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D228 LTA

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

32,846 mi
Last recorded32,846 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD228 LTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 32,846 miles

Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2025 29,978 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 27,983 miles

Rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 27,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear corrosion but outside prescribed area

Fail 14 Jun 2019 27,890 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion but outside prescribed area

Pass 18 Jun 2018 27,404 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 27,404 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 26,236 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 26,236 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,248 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 9 Jun 2016 25,248 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,007 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 23,057 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 21,312 miles

Play in both front top suspension mounts - borderline pass

Fail 16 May 2013 21,312 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in both front top suspension mounts - borderline pass

Pass 30 May 2012 20,822 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 20,233 miles

n/s/r brake has very slight bind

Fail 7 May 2011 28,205 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front wipers only just met requirements, advise replacement

n/s/r brake has very slight bind

Pass 6 May 2010 18,644 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 18,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,871 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated close to mot limits

slight play in front strut top mounts

Fail 3 Jul 2009 17,871 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front brake hoses deteriorated close to mot limits

slight play in front strut top mounts

Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,106 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 10,551 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 9,905 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 9,905 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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D228 LTA is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 D228 LTA, 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

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What year was D228 LTA registered?

D228 LTA is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 August 1986.

Is D228 LTA safe to buy?

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