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XGU 710Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,902 mi
Last recorded65,902 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGU 710Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,902 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 65,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 65,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 65,860 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,603 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,624 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,622 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 63,577 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 61,453 miles

front lamps emitting low level of light

fuel tank showing signs of corrosion and possible leak

off side rear wheel bearing slight play

steering has slight leak of fluid

suspension worn front and rear

Fail 5 Sep 2009 61,452 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front lamps emitting low level of light

fuel tank showing signs of corrosion and possible leak

off side rear wheel bearing slight play

steering has slight leak of fluid

suspension worn front and rear

Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,891 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 55,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 55,878 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 55,874 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All tyres slightly out of shape

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

Exhaust rubbers perished

Front brake discs corroded

Front suspension top mounts have play

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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XGU 710Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XGU 710Y, 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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XGU 710Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 September 1982.

Is XGU 710Y safe to buy?

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