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D696 BKV

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,125 mi
Last recorded64,125 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD696 BKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,125 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 26 Mar 2011 55,394 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has small cut on outer side wall

Pass 18 Mar 2010 82,607 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 82,438 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 82,143 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 May 2008 82,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2007 81,613 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 81,613 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 80,931 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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D696 BKV is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D696 BKV, 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 D696 BKV registered?

D696 BKV is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 August 1986.

Is D696 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D696 BKV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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