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D302 VCF

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Gold Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,785 mi
Last recorded113,785 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD302 VCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 113,785 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 111,534 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 111,534 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 103,250 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 103,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 98,018 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 91,678 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 85,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 May 2011 81,586 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 76,307 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 76,307 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 70,888 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 70,888 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 65,020 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 55,042 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 51,326 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 51,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 49,681 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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D302 VCF is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Gold with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D302 VCF, 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 D302 VCF registered?

D302 VCF is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 September 1986.

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