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B206 NPA

1985 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,474 mi
Last recorded147,474 miles
Recorded on30 May 2006
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Polo70,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB206 NPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2006 147,474 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 147,192 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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B206 NPA is a 1985 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 B206 NPA, 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 B206 NPA registered?

B206 NPA is a 1985 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 April 1985.

Is B206 NPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B206 NPA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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