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UVH 12X

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Yellow Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,579 mi
Last recorded52,579 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVH 12X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,579 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,831 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 45,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 45,827 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 45,827 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 24,234 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 24,232 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 24,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 18,623 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 17,182 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 17,182 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 16,551 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 15,521 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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UVH 12X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Yellow with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UVH 12X, 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 UVH 12X registered?

UVH 12X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 April 1982.

Is UVH 12X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVH 12X shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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