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P886 PLM

1971 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,668 mi
Last recorded104,668 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Polo85,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 PLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 104,668 miles

some damage to o/s head lamp glass ,rec replace

temp head lamp beam deflection fitted new correct head lamps needed for peminant residence

Fail 12 Jun 2009 104,603 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some damage to o/s head lamp glass ,rec replace

Pass 29 May 2008 100,841 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 96,383 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 91,484 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 91,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P886 PLM is a 1971 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 85,302 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 P886 PLM, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P886 PLM registered?

P886 PLM is a 1971 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P886 PLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P886 PLM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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