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D106 GTR

1987 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,257 mi
Last recorded38,257 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Polo73,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD106 GTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 38,257 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 38,255 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

General corrosion on various body panels

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 38,252 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight engine oil leak from sump area.

Slight gearbox oil leak from underside of gearbox (selector shaft oil seal).

The front wiper blades are smeering the windscreen.

The front wiper blades have been fitted incorrectly (upside-down).

The nearside front tyre tread is getting low on the inner and outer edges.

The offside front tyre tread is getting low on the inner and outer edges.

There is a nail in the offside rear tyre outer sidewall.

There is rust in both bottom corners of the windscreen area.

There is surface rust on the drivers door and sill.

There is surface rust on the passenger door.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 36,754 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat wont tilt forwards.

exhaust has a slight blow at centre joint but not rattling.

front brake pads about 60% worn.

n/s/r wheel arch started to corrode.

o/s/r wheel arch started to corrode.

wipers smear slightly.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 36,754 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat wont tilt forwards.

exhaust has a slight blow at centre joint but not rattling.

front brake pads about 60% worn.

n/s/r wheel arch started to corrode.

o/s/r wheel arch started to corrode.

wipers smear slightly.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 34,902 miles

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

The drivers side (offside front) wiper blade is juddering badly.

The is rust on the rear of the chassis under the rear bumper.

The nearside front seatbelt is twisted.

The nearside front wheel arch has rust on it.

The offside front seat lifter handle doesn't work.

The offside front seatbelt is twisted.

The offside front wheel arch has rust on it.

There is a nail in the offside rear tyre outer sidewall.

There is a slight engine oil leak from the rocker cover.

There is a slight engine oil leak from the sump.

There is a slight leak of exhaust gases from the connection between the centre silencer and the rear silencer.

There is rust on the body in both corners under the windscreen.

There is rust on the nearside front door.

There is rust on the nearside rear wheel arch and sill.

There is rust on the offside front door.

There is rust on the offside rear wheel arch and sill.

There is rust on the tailgate by the wiper arm.

There is rust under the offside front headlamp.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 32,960 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion by o/s and n/s front panals by screen.

drivers seat will not tilt.

nail in o/s/r tyre outter sidewall.

o/s door bottom corroding.

o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode.

steering rack noisey when wheels turned off the ground.

suspenion quite soft.

usall movement in top strut mounts.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 32,026 miles

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

Nail in o/s/r tyre outer side weall

o/s/f seat back wont tilt

Fail 31 Jul 2009 32,026 miles

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

Nail in o/s/r tyre outer side weall

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

o/s/f seat back wont tilt

Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,456 miles

High beam tell tale light is only just visable

Slight corrosion near o/s/r axle mount point

o/s lower ball joint boot is split

o/s seat not tilting

Fail 31 Jul 2008 30,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

High beam tell tale light is only just visable

Slight corrosion near o/s/r axle mount point

o/s lower ball joint boot is split

o/s seat not tilting

Pass 24 Jul 2007 28,610 miles

advise corrosion to fuel filler neck

advise slight corrosion offside rear by rear trailing arm mounting point

Pass 31 Jul 2006 26,902 miles

front bumper damage

Pass 3 Aug 2005 24,850 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish

amount of grease by n/s cv boot but not leaking

hand brake has low reserve travel (tight)

usall movement in front top strut mounts when jacked up

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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D106 GTR is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D106 GTR, 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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D106 GTR is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 1987.

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