1987 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · D245 BWP
1987 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24/03/1987. Recorded mileage 96,496 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1043cc
D245 BWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2024
- 96,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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D245 BWP Mileage History
- 18/04/2022121,951 mi
- 18/04/2022121,952 mi+1 mi
- 13/05/202386,224 mi-35,728 mi
- 27/05/202386,275 mi+51 mi
- 13/07/202496,496 mi+10,221 mi
Average of roughly -11,383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D245 BWP 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 1987 Volkswagen Polo (D245 BWP) between April 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 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: Windscreen (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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