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C139 NHR

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,819 mi
Last recorded49,819 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC139 NHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,819 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2012 49,807 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2011 49,039 miles

front coil springs modified

Pass 12 Feb 2010 47,948 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 47,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,507 miles

Advise - Nearside and Offside front road springs have clamping blocks fitted retained by plastic zip ties

Advise - brake pedal rubber anti-slip deteriorating

Advise: Offside rear sill corroding

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 47,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise - Nearside and Offside front road springs have clamping blocks fitted retained by plastic zip ties

Advise - brake pedal rubber anti-slip deteriorating

Advise: Offside rear sill corroding

Advise: tyres of different sizes are fitted - 145/80-13 to front axle, 155-13 to rear axle.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 44,382 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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C139 NHR is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 C139 NHR, 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 C139 NHR registered?

C139 NHR is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 1986.

Is C139 NHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C139 NHR 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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