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C390 JOB

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

64,609 mi
Last recorded64,609 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC390 JOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 64,609 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front top suspension mount has play.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 64,609 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play.

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

Nearside indicator side repeater not working.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front top suspension mount has play.

Offside indicator side repeater not working.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 64,173 miles

Nearside rear and Offside rear inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2021 64,170 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose lower rear mounting from gearbox to floor mounting (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear and Offside rear inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 63,797 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 11 Jul 2018 63,189 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 63,186 miles

Brake cable insecure not supported and fouling exhaust system. (1.1.15 (c))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery earth lead to battery terminal. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt does not retract. (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision seatbelt mounting point corrode to excess. (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported not fitted into mounting clip. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

air freshener removed from rear view mirror for MOT.

exhaust rear section slightly holed.

front bumper loose but not insecure.

sun visors slowly creeping down from stowed away position.

vehicle holed and corrode at offside rear.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 60,923 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 60,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 60,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear shock obsorbers outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 60,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 60,462 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 59,927 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 59,918 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 59,423 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 59,423 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 58,756 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 57,877 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 74,518 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 56,509 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 55,598 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 54,695 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 54,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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C390 JOB is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 C390 JOB, 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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C390 JOB is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 January 1986.

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