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D129 YMV

1987 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,869 mi
Last recorded115,869 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Polo73,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD129 YMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 115,869 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 115,869 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 115,190 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 114,377 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 114,377 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2006 113,202 miles

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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D129 YMV is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 D129 YMV, 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 D129 YMV registered?

D129 YMV is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 June 1987.

Is D129 YMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D129 YMV 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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