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D119 RUJ

1987 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,873 mi
Last recorded145,873 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Polo73,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD119 RUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 145,873 miles

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

exhaust is secured by electrical wire at rear

ns /os sills show signs off corrosion but not within perscribed areas

Pass 19 Jun 2009 145,326 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 145,324 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 143,085 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 140,687 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 137,823 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 137,823 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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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D119 RUJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D119 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 D119 RUJ registered?

D119 RUJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 March 1987.

Is D119 RUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D119 RUJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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