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D338 VCF

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,225 mi
Last recorded51,225 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD338 VCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 51,225 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 50,527 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 50,458 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users in line fuel filter under bonnet leaking petrol (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down poss top bearing or steering wheel loose (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside centre of sill panel rusty but not yet holed

Pass 2 Jul 2020 48,735 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 47,231 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 42,892 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot perished

slight play steering wheel

Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,518 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 41,513 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 40,278 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 38,458 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 37,084 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 35,644 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,907 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 33,907 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,300 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 30,521 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,161 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

o/s/r tyre side wall poor

Pass 18 Jul 2007 26,142 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 24,385 miles

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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D338 VCF is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D338 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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D338 VCF is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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