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D578 DFD

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,453 mi
Last recorded74,453 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD578 DFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 74,453 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 62,268 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 62,268 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 51,714 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 51,700 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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D578 DFD is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D578 DFD, 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 D578 DFD registered?

D578 DFD is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 August 1986.

Is D578 DFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D578 DFD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D578 DFD have outstanding finance?

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