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UUY 590Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,443 mi
Last recorded66,443 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2008
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUY 590Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2008 66,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 66,443 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 59,529 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 56,799 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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UUY 590Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UUY 590Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UUY 590Y registered?

UUY 590Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is UUY 590Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUY 590Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UUY 590Y have outstanding finance?

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