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XFL 776X

1982 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,159 mi
Last recorded134,159 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFL 776X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 134,159 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 134,044 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 133,991 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 133,991 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 133,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 133,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 133,818 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 133,488 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 133,252 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 133,242 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 132,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all brake pipes are greased

under body has been undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2010 132,600 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 132,583 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 132,037 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 131,267 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 130,710 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 130,367 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 129,891 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 129,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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XFL 776X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XFL 776X, 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 XFL 776X registered?

XFL 776X is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is XFL 776X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFL 776X shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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