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B118 SDD

1985 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,277 mi
Last recorded79,277 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Polo70,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB118 SDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 79,277 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 74,778 miles

Central Vehicle is rather low and underside has some minor damage

Central Windscreen has light scratches in the swept area, but not affecting drivers view of the road

Nearside Rear Minor scuffs in Tyre side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2018 74,772 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located Helper springs have been removed from coil-overs, making the spring become unseated when load is reduced. (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located Helper springs have been removed from coil-overs, making the spring become unseated when load is reduced. (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Vehicle is rather low and underside has some minor damage

Central Windscreen has light scratches in the swept area, but not affecting drivers view of the road

Nearside Rear Minor scuffs in Tyre side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2016 70,195 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 70,192 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 62,787 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Jun 2015 62,787 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Jun 2014 57,261 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear fog light tell tale warning light dim

Fail 6 Jun 2014 57,261 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear fog light tell tale warning light dim

Pass 17 May 2013 57,197 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 57,105 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,994 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 56,994 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 56,841 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 56,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,712 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 56,377 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 56,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 55,710 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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B118 SDD is a 1985 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 B118 SDD, 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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What year was B118 SDD registered?

B118 SDD is a 1985 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 June 1985.

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