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C281 XDF

1986 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,418 mi
Last recorded66,418 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC281 XDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 66,418 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,251 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 62,249 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,580 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 58,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,598 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 52,234 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 51,093 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 51,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 49,083 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 49,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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C281 XDF is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C281 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C281 XDF registered?

C281 XDF is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 April 1986.

Is C281 XDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C281 XDF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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