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D593 DRW

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,617 mi
Last recorded100,617 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD593 DRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 100,617 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 100,617 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2008 99,409 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 97,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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D593 DRW is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D593 DRW, 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 D593 DRW registered?

D593 DRW is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 December 1986.

Is D593 DRW safe to buy?

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