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C402 CYV

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,011 mi
Last recorded76,011 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2007
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC402 CYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2007 76,011 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 75,987 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 75,102 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 75,064 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front floor correded

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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C402 CYV is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C402 CYV, 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

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What year was C402 CYV registered?

C402 CYV is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 January 1986.

Is C402 CYV safe to buy?

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