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C809 BVM

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,153 mi
Last recorded96,153 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC809 BVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 96,153 miles

spare wheel well badly corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2008 96,153 miles

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

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

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

spare wheel well badly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2007 96,065 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 96,065 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 96,038 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 96,038 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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C809 BVM is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C809 BVM, 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 C809 BVM registered?

C809 BVM is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 January 1986.

Is C809 BVM safe to buy?

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