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D295 EEL

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

63,753 mi
Last recorded63,753 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD295 EEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2007 63,753 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

near side wiper starting to split

Pass 20 Nov 2006 62,919 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 62,919 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 62,265 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 62,265 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

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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D295 EEL is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D295 EEL, 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 D295 EEL registered?

D295 EEL is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D295 EEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D295 EEL shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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