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D30 CDF

1986 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,896 mi
Last recorded79,896 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD30 CDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 79,896 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

part of exhaust system has slight corrosion

rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 21 Jul 2014 79,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

part of exhaust system has slight corrosion

rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 24 Jan 2013 77,135 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 77,132 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 69,972 miles

both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes becoming perished and worn

nearside rear tyre ON LIMIT

steering rack gaiter heavily perished but complete at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs becoming pitted

both rear axle bushes becoming perished and have slight play

gearbox oil leak

general underside corrosion to all components

Pass 6 Jun 2008 61,806 miles

both front brake discs slightly distorted and pitted, but not considered excessive

engine oil leak. investigation required!!

nearside rear outer sill becoming corroded

offside rear outer sill becoming corroded

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2006 61,772 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 61,772 miles

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

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

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

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

both front and rear shock absorbers becoming corroded

exhaust center section becoming very rusty

exhaust flexi becoming rusty †

exhaust front pipe very rusty

slight noise both front wheel bearings

slight rumble both rear wheel bearings

slight wear and pitting to both front brake discs

Pass 5 Nov 2005 61,685 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 61,685 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system becoming corroded

n/s/f brake hose ferule becoming corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r brake hose ferules becoming corroded

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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D30 CDF is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D30 CDF, 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 D30 CDF registered?

D30 CDF is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 1986.

Is D30 CDF safe to buy?

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