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WTO 696Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,618 mi
Last recorded69,618 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTO 696Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 69,618 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 69,455 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 68,638 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 67,856 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 67,047 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 65,973 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 65,973 miles

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

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

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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WTO 696Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WTO 696Y, 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 WTO 696Y registered?

WTO 696Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 November 1982.

Is WTO 696Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTO 696Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WTO 696Y have outstanding finance?

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