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B219 YTT

1985 Volkswagen Polo

Beige Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

47,801 mi
Last recorded47,801 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Polo70,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB219 YTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 47,801 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 46,489 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 44,788 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 44,709 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 145-13 (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Central Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner sills corroded

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 42,224 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 42,189 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 39,744 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f outer sill holed outside prescribed area

Fail 2 Oct 2013 39,744 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f outer sill holed outside prescribed area

Pass 11 Oct 2012 36,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

inner edge worn on o/s/f tyre

park brake not locking

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 36,322 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

inner edge worn on o/s/f tyre

park brake not locking

service brake not locking

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 35,320 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nsf tyre has cut to sidewall

Fail 25 Sep 2010 35,316 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nsf tyre has cut to sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,192 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 35,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,497 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,721 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 33,716 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2006 32,732 miles

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2005 31,633 miles

n/s front tyre worn inside edge on the legal limit

o/s and n/.s front wheels slight tight to turn

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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B219 YTT is a 1985 Volkswagen Polo in Beige with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 B219 YTT, 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 B219 YTT registered?

B219 YTT is a 1985 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 1985.

Is B219 YTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B219 YTT shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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