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C317 XAA

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,025 mi
Last recorded81,025 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC317 XAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 81,025 miles

offside rear brake reading low

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jul 2008 73,064 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 73,064 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 64,479 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noisey †o/s/r wheel bearing slight noisey

Pass 31 May 2006 58,875 miles

o.s.r. tyre near limit & cracked inner s/wall.

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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C317 XAA is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C317 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C317 XAA registered?

C317 XAA is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C317 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C317 XAA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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