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D59 ADX

1986 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,999 mi
Last recorded62,999 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD59 ADX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 62,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe to centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front thorn in tyre, tyre is loosing pressure

Offside Front brake flexi hose perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 62,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre has a puncture

Offside Front brake flexi pipe has slight damage

Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,075 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,967 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 49,967 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 42,682 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 42,682 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,595 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2010 35,863 miles

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

reverse light not working

Pass 22 Jan 2009 31,966 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 31,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,695 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 31,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2006 30,459 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 30,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished and low on tread

rear wiper in poor condition

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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D59 ADX is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 D59 ADX, 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 D59 ADX registered?

D59 ADX is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 October 1986.

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