MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,631 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated brake cable fouling fuel tank (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inside face's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear's perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))
Central Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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UNT 855Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Brown with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 855Y, 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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UNT 855Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 October 1982.
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