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D351 SVH

1986 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

562,599 mi
Last recorded562,599 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD351 SVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2007 562,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2006 562,499 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 562,499 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2005 59,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 59,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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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D351 SVH is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D351 SVH, 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 D351 SVH registered?

D351 SVH is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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