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C273 WAD

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,566 mi
Last recorded116,566 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC273 WAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 116,566 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 116,518 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 115,976 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2019 114,311 miles

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undersealed unable to fully inspect underneath

Pass 19 May 2018 111,760 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 145,726 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 145,716 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Track rod end loose lock nut (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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C273 WAD is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C273 WAD, 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 C273 WAD registered?

C273 WAD is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 January 1986.

Is C273 WAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C273 WAD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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