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D154 TBM

1987 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,570 mi
Last recorded50,570 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Polo73,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD154 TBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2011 50,570 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2010 47,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 45,822 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 45,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 42,444 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 58,631 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 58,631 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 32,980 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 32,995 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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D154 TBM is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D154 TBM, 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 D154 TBM registered?

D154 TBM is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 May 1987.

Is D154 TBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D154 TBM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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