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B196 DGB

1985 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,811 mi
Last recorded97,811 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2006
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Polo70,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB196 DGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2006 97,811 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

slight crack in offside wing mirror.

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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B196 DGB is a 1985 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B196 DGB, 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 B196 DGB registered?

B196 DGB is a 1985 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 April 1985.

Is B196 DGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B196 DGB shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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