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D57 YLF

1986 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

191,836 mi
Last recorded191,836 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD57 YLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 191,836 miles

o/s/f roll bar bush worn

o/s/f wheel bearing worn

wear to o/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2009 191,834 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f roll bar bush worn

o/s/f wheel bearing worn

wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2008 190,607 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 190,603 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Battery insecure

both rear tyres raised tread design which are low on inner egdes

Pass 17 Sep 2007 184,957 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 173,587 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 173,584 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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D57 YLF is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in White 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 D57 YLF, 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 D57 YLF registered?

D57 YLF is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D57 YLF safe to buy?

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