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C146 ENF

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,764 mi
Last recorded106,764 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC146 ENF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 106,764 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 106,764 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 102,279 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 102,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

filler on both sills

Fail 9 Mar 2006 97,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bottom of divers door corroding

corrosion o/s/r of vehicle under bumper

excess slack handbrake cables

o/s/f seat tilt mechanism innop

Pass 9 Mar 2006 97,770 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

bottom of divers door corroding

corrosion o/s/r of vehicle under bumper

excess slack handbrake cables

o/s/f seat tilt mechanism innop

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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C146 ENF is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C146 ENF, 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

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What year was C146 ENF registered?

C146 ENF is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 March 1986.

Is C146 ENF safe to buy?

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