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C89 RYJ

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,863 mi
Last recorded64,863 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC89 RYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 64,863 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r break poor

Fail 24 Aug 2009 64,634 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r break poor

Pass 19 Sep 2008 60,838 miles

osr wheel bearing slight play

brake fluid level low

centre exhaust slight leak

corrosion to os outer door sill

osf flexi hose perished and cracked

osf nsf top suspension mounts slight play

Fail 16 Sep 2008 60,810 miles

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

brake fluid level low

centre exhaust slight leak

corrosion to os outer door sill

osf flexi hose perished and cracked

osf nsf top suspension mounts slight play

osr wheel bearing slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,859 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 50,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Damage to N/S/R outer sidewall

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 44,675 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 44,675 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

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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C89 RYJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C89 RYJ, 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 C89 RYJ registered?

C89 RYJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 April 1986.

Is C89 RYJ safe to buy?

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