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D65 ACJ

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,800 mi
Last recorded44,800 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD65 ACJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 44,800 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box slight leak (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 44,780 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box slight leak (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 44,673 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low nearside slightly perished

slight roughness from both offside front and rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Feb 2015 42,195 miles

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

incorrect size tyres fitted to rear wheels

Fail 17 Feb 2015 42,190 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

incorrect size tyres fitted to rear wheels

Pass 19 Feb 2014 34,674 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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D65 ACJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 D65 ACJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D65 ACJ registered?

D65 ACJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D65 ACJ safe to buy?

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