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B144 VRJ

1985 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,723 mi
Last recorded63,723 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Polo70,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB144 VRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,723 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,895 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 61,890 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,181 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 61,179 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 60,957 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 60,934 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 59,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 58,272 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 57,214 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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B144 VRJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B144 VRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B144 VRJ registered?

B144 VRJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 1985.

Is B144 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B144 VRJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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