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C353 GUR

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Beige Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

82,971 mi
Last recorded82,971 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC353 GUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2026 82,971 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 78,151 miles

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 72,000 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 71,096 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 65,085 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 70,790 miles

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 70,777 miles

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))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 70,751 miles

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))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 70,596 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 66,023 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,995 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 65,898 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,782 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 65,782 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s track control arm slightly bent

Pass 5 Oct 2011 65,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight damage to o/s door mirror

Fail 5 Oct 2011 65,521 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 64,900 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,900 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

crack in off side door mirror

Pass 22 Sep 2009 64,709 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 64,709 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 64,706 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 64,468 miles

front shock top mounts have play

Fail 28 Jan 2008 64,468 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 63,507 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 57,312 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 57,310 miles

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)

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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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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