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C82 CUG

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,252 mi
Last recorded62,252 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC82 CUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 62,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 62,252 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 62,109 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 61,957 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 May 2018 61,957 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2017 61,781 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 61,519 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 61,519 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 61,265 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 60,862 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 60,375 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 60,048 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 59,900 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,644 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 58,370 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,260 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 55,839 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 51,349 miles

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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C82 CUG is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C82 CUG, 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 C82 CUG registered?

C82 CUG is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 1986.

Is C82 CUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C82 CUG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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