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C103 RYJ

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Maroon Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,884 mi
Last recorded107,884 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC103 RYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 107,884 miles

advise battery insecure

advise both strutt top bearings slight lift and n/s shock damp

advise gearbox selector seal leaking

advise slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

asdvise oil leak

Fail 28 May 2011 107,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

advise battery insecure

advise both strutt top bearings slight lift and n/s shock damp

advise gearbox selector seal leaking

advise slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

asdvise oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 106,395 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2010 106,395 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2009 105,238 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 104,367 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 102,995 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 25 May 2006 101,096 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

off side rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords or ply

Fail 25 May 2006 101,096 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

off side rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords or ply

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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C103 RYJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Maroon with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 73,490 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C103 RYJ, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C103 RYJ?

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What year was C103 RYJ registered?

C103 RYJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 March 1986.

Is C103 RYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C103 RYJ shows 9 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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