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B82 AKL

1987 Volkswagen Polo

Maroon Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,469 mi
Last recorded23,469 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Polo73,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB82 AKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 23,469 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear seats removed at time of MOT

Pass 19 Jan 2017 22,238 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 22,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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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B82 AKL is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo in Maroon with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 73,392 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 B82 AKL, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B82 AKL registered?

B82 AKL is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 March 1987.

Is B82 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B82 AKL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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