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D161 CNR

1987 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,914 mi
Last recorded67,914 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Polo73,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD161 CNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 67,914 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 67,906 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 60,116 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 60,115 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 52,562 miles

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 20 May 2008 44,740 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 36,307 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 28,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

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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D161 CNR is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D161 CNR, 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 D161 CNR registered?

D161 CNR is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 May 1987.

Is D161 CNR safe to buy?

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