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VPL 468Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,170 mi
Last recorded69,170 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPL 468Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 69,170 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 69,162 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 68,036 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 68,036 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake hoses starting to perish

egine oil leaks

near side rear tyre wearing low

off side rear brake binding slightly

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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VPL 468Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VPL 468Y, 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

How do I check the history of VPL 468Y?

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What year was VPL 468Y registered?

VPL 468Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 August 1982.

Is VPL 468Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPL 468Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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