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D101 VMO

1987 Volkswagen Polo

Beige Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,014 mi
Last recorded110,014 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Polo73,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD101 VMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 110,014 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 101,157 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 96,140 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 96,140 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 90,462 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 90,459 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Dripping onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 89,327 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 87,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 82,926 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 82,838 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to back box (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner 1/4 panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner 1/4 panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Front engine oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 82,549 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear outer & closing sills badly corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

corrosion to undercarriage & some susoension components

os windscreen washer poor

osr tail light damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2013 81,935 miles

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)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches corroded

corrosion to both outer & closing sill areas

corrosion to undercarriage & some suspension components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,935 miles

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)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches corroded

corrosion to both outer & closing sill areas

corrosion to undercarriage & some suspension components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 80,844 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to both rear outer & closing sills

nsr wheel arch corroded

osr fog light came on during test

Pass 1 Nov 2011 79,612 miles

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)

Oil leak

corrosion to bodywork

Pass 25 Jan 2011 78,410 miles

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)

Oil leak

corrosion at both rear closing sill areas

nsr outer sill corroded

osr foglight came on during test

Pass 27 Jan 2010 76,642 miles

nearside rear wheel arch and sill corroding

rear number plate delaminating

tca bushes perishing

Pass 29 Jan 2009 75,132 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion at nsr closing sill

Pass 16 Jan 2008 73,389 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion at closing sill areas & nsr outer sill

Pass 30 Jan 2007 71,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

osf tyre worn low esp on edges †nsf tyre wearing low esp on edges †exhaust centre section corroded & blowing slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2006 69,413 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsr brake hose slightly twisted †osf tyre worn inside edge

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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D101 VMO is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo in Beige with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 D101 VMO, 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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D101 VMO is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 February 1987.

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