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D165 TCA

1987 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,552 mi
Last recorded39,552 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Polo73,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD165 TCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 39,552 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,104 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,542 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 38,542 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 37,823 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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D165 TCA is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D165 TCA, 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

How do I check the history of D165 TCA?

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What year was D165 TCA registered?

D165 TCA is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 March 1987.

Is D165 TCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D165 TCA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D165 TCA have outstanding finance?

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