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D190 LYA

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,411 mi
Last recorded133,411 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD190 LYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2008 133,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 114,695 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 96,230 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 81,870 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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D190 LYA is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 73,490 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 D190 LYA, 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 40 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 D190 LYA?

You can check the full history of D190 LYA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D190 LYA registered?

D190 LYA is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 October 1986.

Is D190 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D190 LYA shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D190 LYA have outstanding finance?

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