MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,456 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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))
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
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
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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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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