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VFX 768X

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Brown Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,456 mi
Last recorded49,456 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFX 768X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 49,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Idle speed slightly high. Fuel mixture weak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 49,455 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Idle speed slightly high. Fuel mixture weak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 49,449 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 49,316 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 49,316 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 48,334 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 9 Oct 2018 48,334 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 15 Jun 2017 47,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 44,294 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 42,138 miles

Both rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy.

Front brakes are 27% out of balance -offside is lower.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre outer wall is damaged but not to cord.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brakes are 22% out of balance - nearside is lower.

Rear seat belts are slow to retract.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 42,099 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy.

Front brakes are 27% out of balance -offside is lower.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyrte outer wall is damaged but not to cord.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brakes are 22% out of balance - nearside is lower.

Rear seat belts are slow to retract.

Pass 6 May 2014 40,460 miles

Both rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy.

Nearside front tyre outer wall is damaged but not to cord.

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear seat belts are slow to retract.

Temperature gauge is not working.

Wiper blades are worn but clear screen.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 40,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front tyre outer wall is damaged but not to cord.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear seat belts are slow to retract.

Temperature gauge is not working.

Wiper blades are worn but clear screen.

Pass 10 May 2013 38,010 miles

IMPORTANT Stronge advise to check that carberetor is dry of any fuel leaking after mot test !!!!

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s rear wheel slightly binding on ATTENTION RECOMENDED

Fail 10 May 2013 38,010 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

IMPORTANT Stronge advise to check that carberetor is dry of any fuel leaking after mot test !!!!

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s rear wheel slightly binding on ATTENTION RECOMENDED

Pass 10 May 2012 37,993 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 37,993 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 36,224 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 36,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,132 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,801 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,566 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 33,300 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 33,041 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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VFX 768X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Brown with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VFX 768X, 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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VFX 768X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 April 1982.

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