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B105 MDL

1985 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,687 mi
Last recorded120,687 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Polo70,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB105 MDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2018 120,687 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested vehicle over heated and lost all coolant (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification springs likely to fail (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification springs likely to fail (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Floor not fully secure passenger foot well has corrosion not with in perscribed area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front macphearson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

rear bumper corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2009 118,289 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wipers worn

Fail 23 Oct 2009 118,289 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wipers worn

Pass 23 Oct 2008 116,711 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 113,100 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 113,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 112,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2006 112,177 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2005 4,609 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 4,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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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B105 MDL is a 1985 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 70,605 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 B105 MDL, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B105 MDL is a 1985 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 1985.

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