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D138 UJK

1987 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,703 mi
Last recorded86,703 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Polo73,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD138 UJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2006 86,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

fuel tank very slight evidence of prior of leakage

Pass 28 Nov 2005 83,992 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 83,992 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad oil leak from fuel pump

battery insecure

corrosion to offside rear body

slight play in rear wheel bearings

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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D138 UJK is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 D138 UJK, 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 D138 UJK?

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What year was D138 UJK registered?

D138 UJK is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 April 1987.

Is D138 UJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D138 UJK shows 3 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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