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D227 UVV

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,980 mi
Last recorded137,980 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2006
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD227 UVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2006 137,980 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 135,540 miles

engine missfire ok for test

o/s track rod end o/s lower ball joint boots split

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

Fail 21 Dec 2005 135,538 miles

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Boot split on O/S track rod end & O/S lower ball joint.

Drivers seat belt slow to retract. †

Engine missfire,but OK for test.

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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D227 UVV is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D227 UVV, 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.

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What year was D227 UVV registered?

D227 UVV is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D227 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D227 UVV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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