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C276 SEG

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,391 mi
Last recorded74,391 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC276 SEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,391 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rear silencer bracket broken

general corrosion to the underbody

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 72,231 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 90,302 miles

Oil leak

n/s front brake pads wearing down

Fail 20 Aug 2012 90,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Sun visor slightly insecure

n/s front brake pads wearing down

Pass 20 Aug 2011 90,244 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake backing plates rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ongoing crack at bottom of zone A

rear brake drums rusty

rear sub frame rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2011 90,244 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake backing plates rusty

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ongoing crack at bottom of zone A

rear brake drums rusty

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2010 90,167 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 89,963 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 89,674 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front nearside rear offside rear brake flexi hose ferrule slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2007 88,511 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 86,954 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 86,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2005 86,897 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 86,801 miles

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

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

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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C276 SEG is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C276 SEG, 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 C276 SEG registered?

C276 SEG is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 July 1986.

Is C276 SEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C276 SEG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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