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D637 ALR

1987 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1263cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

42,857 mi
Last recorded42,857 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Polo73,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD637 ALR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,263cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 42,857 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 42,834 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 42,757 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 42,738 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 42,382 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 42,358 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 42,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 41,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2019 41,669 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 41,363 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,951 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 40,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 155/80/13 (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 145/13 (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,569 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,446 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,729 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,286 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,873 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,456 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 36,437 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,503 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,208 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,448 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,774 miles

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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D637 ALR is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,263cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 73,392 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 D637 ALR, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D637 ALR registered?

D637 ALR is a 1987 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D637 ALR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D637 ALR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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