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D304 RWM

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,999 mi
Last recorded88,999 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD304 RWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 88,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 88,684 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 88,674 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear seatbelts slow to retract

inner sidewalls on both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

off side front wing starting to corrode

rear silencer in poor condition

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 Mar 2018 88,673 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear seatbelts slow to retract

inner sidewalls on both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

off side front wing starting to corrode

rear silencer in poor condition

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Mar 2017 88,389 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and is slightly noisy but not rough when rotated (2.6.2)

Rear silencer is corroded but not blowing.

Rear tyres' inner walls are cracked but cord is not visible. Monitoring recommended.

steering rack gaiter outer end isn't on its usual fitting but is secure on the rack. Rack teeth area is sealed. Replacement recommended.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 88,103 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 87,817 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to show signs of perishing

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,525 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to show signs of perishing

Fail 1 Apr 2014 87,525 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to show signs of perishing

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 87,237 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 87,237 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,459 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 85,747 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 85,747 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 84,949 miles

rear registation plate delaminating

Pass 13 Mar 2009 84,223 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2008 83,918 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 83,465 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 82,048 miles

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

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

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

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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D304 RWM is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D304 RWM, 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 D304 RWM registered?

D304 RWM is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 1986.

Is D304 RWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D304 RWM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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