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WPJ 994Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,407 mi
Last recorded65,407 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPJ 994Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 65,407 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 65,407 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,204 miles

o/s n/s front floors corroded

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer sills,inner rear sills,rear axle mounts,rear brake back plates,rear floors

Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,798 miles

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

main beam telltale not working

o/s n/s front floors corroded

oil leak from engine and gearbox

surface corrosion o/s n/s rear brake backplates,outer sills,rear arches,rear crossmember,rear floor,

Pass 17 Aug 2012 62,405 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes under bonnet perished

o/s front floor corroded

oil leak from engine and gearbox

surface corrosion o/s n/s inner rear arches,rear brake plates,inner rear sills,outer sills

Fail 17 Aug 2012 62,405 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel pipes under bonnet perished

o/s front floor corroded

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion o/s n/s inner rear arches,rear brake plates,inner rear sills,outer sills

Pass 12 Aug 2011 60,946 miles

Oil leak

o/s/front floor corroded

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer sill,rear floor

Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

surface corrosion o/s n/s front floors,fan belt fraying

Pass 10 Sep 2009 58,130 miles

Surface corrosion offside and nearside outer sills, rear floor, rear chassis, rear axle mounting and rear springs

Fail 7 Sep 2009 58,104 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Surface corrosion offside and nearside outer sills, rear floor, rear chassis, rear axle mounting and rear springs

Pass 2 Sep 2008 56,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 56,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 54,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 53,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 53,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 53,107 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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WPJ 994Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WPJ 994Y, 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 WPJ 994Y registered?

WPJ 994Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 1982.

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