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C260 XDF

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,962 mi
Last recorded80,962 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC260 XDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 80,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 80,354 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 89,354 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,863 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 79,863 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 79,498 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2011 79,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2010 79,099 miles

rear no plate starting too de-laminate

Pass 13 Feb 2009 76,972 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 76,972 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 76,527 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2007 75,817 miles

as original

Fail 14 Feb 2007 75,817 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2006 75,433 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s & n/s rear flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded

oil leak

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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C260 XDF is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C260 XDF, 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 C260 XDF registered?

C260 XDF is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 March 1986.

Is C260 XDF safe to buy?

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