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C113 VBJ

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Gold Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,667 mi
Last recorded81,667 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC113 VBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2010 81,667 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 73,085 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 23 Dec 2009 73,085 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2008 64,959 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 64,887 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust loose at front mounting

Pass 17 Nov 2007 54,290 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 51,026 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 49,668 miles

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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C113 VBJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Gold with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C113 VBJ, 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.

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What year was C113 VBJ registered?

C113 VBJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 January 1986.

Is C113 VBJ safe to buy?

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