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D168 YMV

1987 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,067 mi
Last recorded56,067 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Polo73,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD168 YMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2010 56,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front bumper missing

Pass 26 May 2010 56,067 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front bumper missing

Pass 15 May 2009 48,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 46,663 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 46,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,349 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 46,349 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 42,123 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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D168 YMV is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D168 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 D168 YMV registered?

D168 YMV is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 April 1987.

Is D168 YMV safe to buy?

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