1987 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · D59 BCJ
1987 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1987. Recorded mileage 44,728 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/12/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,728 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
D59 BCJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/12/2022
- 44,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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D59 BCJ Mileage History
- 15/12/202143,871 mi
- 20/12/202244,728 mi+857 mi
Average of roughly 846 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
D59 BCJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Polo (D59 BCJ) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 December 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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