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D368 VFW

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Beige Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,917 mi
Last recorded71,917 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD368 VFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 71,917 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 69,877 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 65,784 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 60,393 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 60,387 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 57,500 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 54,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 54,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 54,074 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,669 miles

underseal to the underside

Fail 3 Aug 2016 53,669 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch marked yellow (5.2.6)

underseal to the underside

Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,513 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 53,505 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 53,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 53,472 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,430 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 53,370 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,336 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 53,267 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,223 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 53,050 miles

n,s,f brake disk slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2006 52,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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D368 VFW is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Beige with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D368 VFW, 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 D368 VFW registered?

D368 VFW is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 December 1986.

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