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C394 KVW

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Beige Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,799 mi
Last recorded95,799 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC394 KVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 95,799 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 89,901 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 89,901 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 84,172 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 84,172 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 79,374 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 79,374 miles

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

breather pipe has a split caused by the tyre rubbing on pipe

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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C394 KVW is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Beige with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C394 KVW, 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 C394 KVW?

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What year was C394 KVW registered?

C394 KVW is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 March 1986.

Is C394 KVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C394 KVW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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