MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,971 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
front number plate poor
cambelt upper cover missing
exhaust leaking
battery retaining clamp missing
nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge - advise replacement
nearside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge and has a nail in the tread - advise replacement
offside door mirror glass damaged
offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust hits body
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust hits body
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested erratic tickover (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
free travel on foot brake nearly to it's maximume
oil leak
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
oil leak
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
335 IMBALANCE REAR BRAKES
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s track control arm slightly bent
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
slight damage to o/s door mirror
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight damage to o/s door mirror
Oil leak
crack in off side door mirror
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
crack in off side door mirror
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear tyre's wearing slightly uneven
offside mirror glass cracked
some slight under body corrosion
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear tyre's wearing slightly uneven
offside mirror glass cracked
some slight under body corrosion
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front shock top mounts have play
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
front shock top mounts have play
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
THE DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR GLASS IS CRACKED THE FRONT AND MIDDLE EXHAUST JOINTS ARE LEAKING SLIGHTLY THE REAR NUMBER PLATE IS DAMAGED THE MIDDLE EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBER IS ABOUT TO BREAK THE ENGINE HAS A OIL LEAK BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT BEARINGS/MOUNT
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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C353 GUR is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Beige with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 C353 GUR, 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.
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C353 GUR is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 February 1986.
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