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D340 FDH

1986 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,515 mi
Last recorded94,515 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD340 FDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 94,515 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 94,274 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 94,263 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 93,919 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 92,907 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 92,894 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 91,519 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 89,261 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 86,804 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 85,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 83,351 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 81,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 79,094 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 76,351 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 73,055 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 69,724 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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D340 FDH is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D340 FDH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D340 FDH?

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What year was D340 FDH registered?

D340 FDH is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 October 1986.

Is D340 FDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D340 FDH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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