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D659 ADG

1986 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,879 mi
Last recorded136,879 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD659 ADG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 136,879 miles

O/S/Rear outer sill poor

Rear exhaust knockink on underside of vehicle

Rerar suspension getting soft

Fail 17 Jun 2010 136,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

O/S/Rear outer sill poor

Rear exhaust knockink on underside of vehicle

Rerar suspension getting soft

Fail 21 May 2010 136,879 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 May 2009 135,792 miles

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

age cracks in both rear tyres

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Fail 5 May 2009 135,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

age cracks in both rear tyres

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 16 Feb 2008 135,100 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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D659 ADG is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D659 ADG, 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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D659 ADG is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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