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B201 OCC

1985 Volkswagen Polo

Beige Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,870 mi
Last recorded91,870 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Polo70,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB201 OCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 91,870 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 91,870 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 91,427 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 91,129 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 91,123 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 88,446 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2014 88,430 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 88,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 88,309 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 88,244 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 88,229 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 88,109 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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B201 OCC is a 1985 Volkswagen Polo in Beige with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B201 OCC, 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 B201 OCC registered?

B201 OCC is a 1985 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 March 1985.

Is B201 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B201 OCC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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