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WEH 305X

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

6,114 mi
Last recorded6,114 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEH 305X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2020 6,114 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear 2 of (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front headlamps are corroded at reflective parts

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower valence is corroded

Rear wheel arches are corroded

oil leak

outer sills are slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2019 1,431 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 97,108 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2018 97,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing behind suspension leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at front end (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear end of sill (5.2.6)

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 arches corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 94,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 94,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & offside (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 92,435 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 92,435 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe rubber split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick & offside (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 89,449 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 89,449 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 86,273 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2014 86,273 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2013 83,865 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

offside & nearside rear wheel bearings slight noise.

Fail 9 Jan 2013 83,844 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

offside & nearside rear wheel bearings slight noise.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 80,314 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside & nearside rear wheel bearings slight noise.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 76,951 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 76,951 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 74,349 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 74,349 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 73,581 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 73,581 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 72,354 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 71,855 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 71,855 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 70,940 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 70,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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WEH 305X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WEH 305X, 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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WEH 305X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 February 1982.

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