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6735 VW

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

82,416 mi
Last recorded82,416 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6735 VW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2007 82,416 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2007 82,416 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 20 Dec 2006 82,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 78,366 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 78,344 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s door mirror cracked

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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6735 VW is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 73,490 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 6735 VW, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 6735 VW registered?

6735 VW is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is 6735 VW safe to buy?

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