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C346 WJU

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Maroon Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,185 mi
Last recorded140,185 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC346 WJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 140,185 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 44,101 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,117 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 43,972 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,467 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,275 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 42,868 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,378 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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C346 WJU is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Maroon with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C346 WJU, 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 C346 WJU registered?

C346 WJU is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 July 1986.

Is C346 WJU safe to buy?

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