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D34 WPH

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Gold Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,106 mi
Last recorded55,106 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD34 WPH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 55,106 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 50,910 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 50,071 miles

Surface corrosion to outter sills

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,779 miles

Patchy surface corrosion to offside sill

Rear wiper blade poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2009 49,527 miles

Surface corrosion to both rear brake system back plates

Surface corrosion to nearside outter sill

Pass 24 Oct 2008 48,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 48,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 47,492 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 46,736 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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D34 WPH is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Gold with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D34 WPH, 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 D34 WPH registered?

D34 WPH is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 August 1986.

Is D34 WPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D34 WPH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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