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C318 KCK

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

21,063 mi
Last recorded21,063 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC318 KCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 21,063 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 20,722 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 20,539 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 20,539 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 May 2014 20,156 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 19,545 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 18,450 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 17,213 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 17,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 15,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 15,864 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 14,454 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 12,350 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,742 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 11,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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C318 KCK is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc 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 C318 KCK, 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 C318 KCK registered?

C318 KCK is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C318 KCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C318 KCK 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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