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URL 474Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

15,972 mi
Last recorded15,972 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURL 474Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 15,972 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside door repaired with tape

Pass 7 Nov 2019 15,900 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 14,676 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nsf shock mount has slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,172 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 11,151 miles

Centre Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 9,302 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 9,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 4,807 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 4,798 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 1,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 98,585 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 98,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 89,547 miles

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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URL 474Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 URL 474Y, 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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URL 474Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 October 1982.

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