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WBW 385X

1982 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,167 mi
Last recorded48,167 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2005
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBW 385X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2005 48,167 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 48,042 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front shockabsorbers weak

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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WBW 385X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 WBW 385X, 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 WBW 385X registered?

WBW 385X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is WBW 385X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBW 385X shows 2 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 WBW 385X have outstanding finance?

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