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D108 RUJ

1987 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,112 mi
Last recorded78,112 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Polo73,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD108 RUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 78,112 miles

osr under wheel arch rusty

rear brake ferrules rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2008 78,101 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

osr under wheel arch rusty

rear brake ferrules rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2007 73,185 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 66,983 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 66,983 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2005 56,877 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brakes slight inballance ref application

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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D108 RUJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D108 RUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D108 RUJ registered?

D108 RUJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 March 1987.

Is D108 RUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D108 RUJ shows 6 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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