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WPD 444Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Brown Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,301 mi
Last recorded102,301 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPD 444Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 102,301 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 102,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 101,728 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 101,728 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 100,755 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 100,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 98,090 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 94,280 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 89,948 miles

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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WPD 444Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Brown with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WPD 444Y, 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 WPD 444Y registered?

WPD 444Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 August 1982.

Is WPD 444Y safe to buy?

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