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C910 XCJ

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

54,137 mi
Last recorded54,137 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC910 XCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 54,137 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 53,071 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 53,036 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 51,189 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 51,148 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,778 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,785 miles

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,719 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 48,719 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 48,101 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 48,101 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,373 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 47,373 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,608 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,852 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 45,852 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 45,124 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 45,124 miles

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

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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C910 XCJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C910 XCJ, 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

How do I check the history of C910 XCJ?

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What year was C910 XCJ registered?

C910 XCJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C910 XCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C910 XCJ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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