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D557 PGF

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,822 mi
Last recorded29,822 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD557 PGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,822 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 29,821 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,619 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 26,563 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,678 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 20 Apr 2006 22,678 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre perished

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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D557 PGF is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D557 PGF, 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 D557 PGF registered?

D557 PGF is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 November 1986.

Is D557 PGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D557 PGF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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