1986 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · D222 ADL
1986 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 03 Oct 1986. Recorded mileage 64,812 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D222 ADL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2024
- 64,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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D222 ADL Mileage History
- 08/03/202262,665 mi
- 03/05/202364,200 mi+1,535 mi
- 11/05/202364,200 mi
- 14/06/202464,812 mi+612 mi
- 18/06/202464,812 mi
Average of roughly 942 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D222 ADL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Polo (D222 ADL) between March 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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