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UNT 439Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

694,730 mi
Last recorded694,730 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNT 439Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 694,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2008 694,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2007 69,039 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2006 68,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 68,727 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 68,724 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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UNT 439Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 69,341 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UNT 439Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UNT 439Y registered?

UNT 439Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 November 1982.

Is UNT 439Y safe to buy?

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