1986 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · D385 SPU
1986 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1986. Recorded mileage 76,581 miles. MOT valid until 21/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1043cc
D385 SPU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 76,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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D385 SPU Mileage History
- 02/10/200613,370 mi
- 07/11/200713,381 mi+11 mi
- 16/10/200813,763 mi+382 mi
- 14/10/200913,790 mi+27 mi
- 01/11/201017,798 mi+4,008 mi
- 02/11/201017,798 mi
- 23/10/201226,561 mi+8,763 mi
- 24/10/201329,818 mi+3,257 mi
- 24/10/201329,818 mi
- 16/10/201431,227 mi+1,409 mi
- 26/10/201532,231 mi+1,004 mi
- 20/10/201633,746 mi+1,515 mi
- 20/10/201633,746 mi
- 12/10/201735,085 mi+1,339 mi
- 26/10/201836,231 mi+1,146 mi
- 17/12/201940,588 mi+4,357 mi
- 19/12/201940,607 mi+19 mi
- 19/12/202052,096 mi+11,489 mi
- 11/12/202158,749 mi+6,653 mi
- 23/11/202265,111 mi+6,362 mi
- 15/12/202372,036 mi+6,925 mi
- 15/12/202372,036 mi
- 30/12/202472,442 mi+406 mi
- 23/09/202572,462 mi+20 mi
- 16/09/202676,563 mi+4,101 mi
- 22/09/202676,581 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 3,165 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
D385 SPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Polo (D385 SPU) between October 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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