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C306 KGJ

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,920 mi
Last recorded84,920 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC306 KGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 84,920 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers on sills

Pass 26 Jun 2025 84,767 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers on sills

Pass 23 Jan 2025 84,720 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 84,072 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 84,066 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 82,745 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 82,739 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 81,809 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

non standard coil springs fitted

small wide wheels fitted

suspension lowered non standard

Fail 10 Feb 2022 81,803 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

small wide wheels fitted

suspension lowered non standard

Pass 19 Jan 2021 81,046 miles

Nearside Outer sill cover

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer sill cover

Fail 12 Jan 2021 81,031 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer sill cover

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer sill cover

Pass 26 Jun 2019 78,263 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 69,853 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 69,853 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2017 63,556 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 49,466 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 49,466 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 40,367 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 40,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 30,676 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 30,507 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 30,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,709 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 27,988 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 27,714 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 27,399 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 27,082 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 26,792 miles

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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C306 KGJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C306 KGJ, 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

How do I check the history of C306 KGJ?

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What year was C306 KGJ registered?

C306 KGJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 March 1986.

Is C306 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C306 KGJ shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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