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D144 KCL

1987 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,677 mi
Last recorded57,677 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Polo73,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD144 KCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 57,677 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 56,347 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 56,335 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (sidewalls) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2008 56,142 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 55,693 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 55,325 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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D144 KCL is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D144 KCL, 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 D144 KCL registered?

D144 KCL is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 March 1987.

Is D144 KCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D144 KCL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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