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C416 JNY

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

59,672 mi
Last recorded59,672 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC416 JNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 59,672 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear valance

Fail 24 Apr 2014 59,670 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

corrosion to rear valance

Pass 17 Apr 2013 59,590 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 59,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

both rear brake flexis deteriorated

corrosion to rear suspension

front exhaust joint blowing

play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 50,315 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,150 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion and wear on discs

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2011 48,146 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion and wear on discs

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2010 46,033 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2010 46,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2009 43,305 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2009 43,305 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,113 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 42,886 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,602 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 42,602 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C416 JNY is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 C416 JNY, 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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C416 JNY is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 June 1986.

Is C416 JNY safe to buy?

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