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D131 RAW

1987 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

142,121 mi
Last recorded142,121 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Polo73,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD131 RAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2007 142,121 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2006 135,404 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 135,404 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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D131 RAW is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 D131 RAW, 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

How do I check the history of D131 RAW?

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What year was D131 RAW registered?

D131 RAW is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D131 RAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D131 RAW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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