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D176 XJR

1987 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,606 mi
Last recorded53,606 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Polo73,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD176 XJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 53,606 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 53,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,433 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 49,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

2x main brake pipes, undersealed, poss! corrosion started.

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to check outer sills, throughly, due to plastic covering.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 46,627 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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D176 XJR is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D176 XJR, 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 D176 XJR registered?

D176 XJR is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 April 1987.

Is D176 XJR safe to buy?

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