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XHN 648Y

1982 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,864 mi
Last recorded114,864 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Polo69,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHN 648Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 114,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 114,196 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 113,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 112,337 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

underneath car covered in wax oil

Pass 10 Oct 2018 111,299 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 111,271 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 110,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 109,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 109,126 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 107,858 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 106,522 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 104,984 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 104,597 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 103,899 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 103,899 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 103,554 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 103,237 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 102,542 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 101,618 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 100,554 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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XHN 648Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XHN 648Y, 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 XHN 648Y registered?

XHN 648Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 October 1982.

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