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D124 BCW

1987 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

142,847 mi
Last recorded142,847 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2006
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Polo73,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD124 BCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2006 142,847 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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D124 BCW is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D124 BCW, 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 D124 BCW registered?

D124 BCW is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D124 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D124 BCW shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D124 BCW have outstanding finance?

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