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ExpiredMileage
83,810 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Metal brake pipe to nearside front flexi hose corroded
Rear and centre of nearside outer door sill corroded
Rear of offside outer door sill corroded
Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Metal brake pipe to nearside front flexi hose corroded
Rear and centre of nearside outer door sill corroded
Rear of offside outer door sill corroded
Both outer door sills slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both outer door sills slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front road tyres different size to rear. Slight exhaust blow. Front flexi brake hoses slightlt cracked. Slight play in suspension top mounts. slight play in rear wheel bearings.
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C268 XAA is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 C268 XAA, 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 C268 XAA registered?
C268 XAA is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 April 1986.
Is C268 XAA safe to buy?
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