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VPL 823Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Beige Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,865 mi
Last recorded115,865 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPL 823Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 115,865 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 115,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front floor sections exsesivly corouded outside prescribed area

Fail 20 Sep 2006 114,392 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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rust hole in O/S/F floor

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Tell tell light on fog light switch dim

Pass 20 Sep 2006 114,392 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)

Rust hole in O/S/F floor

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Tell tell light on fog light switch dim

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 823Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Beige with a 1,093cc 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 823Y, 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 VPL 823Y registered?

VPL 823Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 August 1982.

Is VPL 823Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPL 823Y 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.

Does VPL 823Y have outstanding finance?

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