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D147 YMV

1987 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,296 mi
Last recorded53,296 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Polo73,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD147 YMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2010 53,296 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 51,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

cover sills fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2007 48,165 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 44,085 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 44,066 miles

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

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 40,495 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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D147 YMV is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc 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 D147 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 D147 YMV registered?

D147 YMV is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 March 1987.

Is D147 YMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D147 YMV 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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