MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front coil springs corroding.
handbrake cables corroding badly.
imbalance in front brakes.
joint between front/centre exhaust leaking.
o/s+n/s outer sills corroding.
o/s+n/s/f floor pans corroding.
o/s+n/s/f inner wings/baulk head corroding.
o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly+crack/perish.
oil leak.
play in steering rack+n/s/f top suspension mount.
rear flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.
rear number plate starting to deteriorate.
rear suspension/floor pans+inner sills corroding.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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D161 LAF is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 D161 LAF, 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 LAF registered?
D161 LAF is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 January 1987.
Is D161 LAF safe to buy?
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