MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,341 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyre outer side walls in poor condition
rear fog light tell tale not visible to driver. † †temporary mount fitted to rear silencer. † †slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
gearbox oil leaks
h c high on tick over
slight movement in nearside front anti roll bar bushes to track control arm
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WLU 296X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WLU 296X, 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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What year was WLU 296X registered?
WLU 296X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 February 1982.
Is WLU 296X safe to buy?
The MOT history for WLU 296X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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