MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,533 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced windscreen lower panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch tell tail light inop (4.5.3 (a))
Offside Front Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced windscreen lower panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle outer edge of tyre cut up (5.2.3 (f))
Central Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and cover missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front and rear tyres different sizes
near side rear wheel arches starting to corrode
off side door starting to corrode around window
unable to check outer sills due to trims fitted
Central Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear lower 1/4 panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both near side and offside lower scuttle panel starting to corrode
drivers door starting to corrode
unable to check outer sill due to sill trims fitted
Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Front Power steering ram insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability fixing bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear lower 1/4 panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both near side and offside lower scuttle panel starting to corrode
drivers door starting to corrode
unable to check outer sill due to sill trims fitted
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn securing washer damaged and cutting into bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe and box holed (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting around fuel filler and quater panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner sill been repaired but sealed unable to check type of repair
dash lights very dim
main beam warning light not working
off side rear quater panel starting to corrode
unable to check outer sills due to trims fitted
under body and suspension starting to rust and corrode
rear exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gasses
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C895 DVR is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 C895 DVR, 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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C895 DVR is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 March 1986.
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