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C347 SEY

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,135 mi
Last recorded82,135 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC347 SEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,135 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 79,941 miles

slight free play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,702 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 69,419 miles

Central Front Upper Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 67,785 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,828 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,820 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2013 50,448 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,448 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 50,151 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 46,289 miles

Advise tracking. inner edges of tyres wearing down

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 46,289 miles

Advise tracking. inner edges of tyres wearing down

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

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 33,150 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 23,185 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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C347 SEY is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 C347 SEY, 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 C347 SEY?

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What year was C347 SEY registered?

C347 SEY is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 March 1986.

Is C347 SEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C347 SEY shows 15 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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