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D442 MTM

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,748 mi
Last recorded96,748 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD442 MTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 96,748 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank breathers holed

Fail 10 Jun 2008 96,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank breathers holed

Pass 15 Jun 2007 92,475 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2006 87,826 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 87,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2005 82,916 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 82,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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D442 MTM is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D442 MTM, 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 D442 MTM registered?

D442 MTM is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D442 MTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D442 MTM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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