MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
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)
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?
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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.
Is D255 HPX safe to buy?
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