MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,795 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
exhaust front pipe in very poor condition
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
exhaust front pipe in very poor condition
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
rear number plate in poor condition
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
rear number plate poor condition
advisory notes as per test number 553432116215
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch area
exhaust down pipe in poor condition
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
off side rear tyre wearing low
slight corrosion in both front flexi brake hoses †metal ferulle ends
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D48 VPH is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc 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 D48 VPH, 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 D48 VPH registered?
D48 VPH is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1986.
Is D48 VPH safe to buy?
The MOT history for D48 VPH 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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