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D448 SHK

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,965 mi
Last recorded42,965 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD448 SHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 42,965 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 42,946 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 42,912 miles

some damage to windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2014 42,776 miles

Some slight damage to windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,657 miles

N/S Headlamp deterioating

Some slight damage to windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,615 miles

Slight engine misfire

Slight oil leak

Some slight damage to windscreen

Temperature gauge not working

Pass 31 May 2011 42,543 miles

Some slight damage to windscreen

Some slight noise from o/s rear wheelbearing

Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,440 miles

dink in nearside of windscreen.

very slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 22 May 2009 42,212 miles

damage in b zone of windscreen.

Fail 21 May 2009 42,209 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

damage in b zone of windscreen.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,923 miles

recommend rear brake inspection.

some damage in b zone of wind screen.

Fail 15 May 2007 41,691 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2007 41,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2006 41,388 miles

some damage in b zone of windscreen

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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D448 SHK is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D448 SHK, 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

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What year was D448 SHK registered?

D448 SHK is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 1986.

Is D448 SHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D448 SHK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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