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D255 HPX

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

133,951 mi
Last recorded133,951 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD255 HPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2010 133,951 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 28 Jul 2009 131,855 miles

Both number plates in poor condition

Both rear arches corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake hose securing device split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside body work damage notted

Rear valence corroded but not within a perscribed area

Surface corrosion to both rear lower sill ends

Fail 23 Jul 2009 131,855 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both number plates in poor condition

Both rear arches corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake hose securing device split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside body work damage notted

Rear valence corroded but not within a perscribed area

Surface corrosion to both rear lower sill ends

Pass 4 Aug 2008 127,416 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 127,416 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 123,900 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 123,900 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 121,915 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 121,915 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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D255 HPX is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 D255 HPX, 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 D255 HPX registered?

D255 HPX is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 August 1986.

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