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D272 UDY

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,638 mi
Last recorded80,638 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD272 UDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 80,638 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres very low on tread....advise replacement

corrosion to bodywork and underside

Pass 10 Nov 2009 78,595 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 78,595 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 78,026 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 78,023 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

genarl corrision to underside of vehicle

rear axle beam corrided

Pass 23 Nov 2007 77,391 miles

STRONG ADVISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FRONT AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE VERY WEAK

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE,BRAKE AND FUEL LINES ARE RUSTY,REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

SUSPENSION BUSHES,REAR TYRES,BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED

Pass 27 Nov 2006 76,482 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 76,482 miles

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

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

general under body surface corrosion

oil leak from engine

under body and outer sill welding repairs

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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D272 UDY is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D272 UDY, 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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D272 UDY is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 August 1986.

Is D272 UDY safe to buy?

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