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C419 YAC

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,173 mi
Last recorded107,173 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC419 YAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 107,173 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 106,193 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 103,953 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing All rear belts removed

Reverse light inop

Fail 4 Dec 2023 103,953 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sunstrip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure Central and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front CV boot letting out grease

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse light inop

Air tank loose

Pass 25 Nov 2022 101,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe chafing Filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Top mount towers damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2021 100,810 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 100,810 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,581 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 100,094 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 99,647 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 99,340 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 98,067 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 97,276 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 58,192 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,957 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 57,957 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 57,375 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 57,375 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,614 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 56,143 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 55,772 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 55,202 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 54,432 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 53,635 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 53,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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C419 YAC is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C419 YAC, 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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What year was C419 YAC registered?

C419 YAC is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 February 1986.

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