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C158 GFJ

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,821 mi
Last recorded42,821 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC158 GFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 42,821 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 42,819 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 40,527 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 38,321 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 36,053 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 32,901 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 32,892 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 32,252 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 31,995 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,460 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 31,106 miles

Oil leak

rust under body

Fail 19 Jan 2010 31,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rust under body

Pass 8 Jan 2009 30,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 30,122 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rust under car

Fail 11 Jan 2008 30,122 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rust under car

Pass 19 Jan 2007 29,731 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 29,731 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 29,115 miles

corroshion on fuel tank

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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C158 GFJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C158 GFJ, 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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C158 GFJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 February 1986.

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