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C922 LBV

1986 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,572 mi
Last recorded107,572 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC922 LBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 107,572 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2007 107,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2006 107,090 miles

Nearside and offside front tyre tread low (2mm)

Nearside outer CV boot perishing

Nearside rear tyre tread low (2mm)

Offside rear tyre tread at limit

Rear exhaust silencer has a small crack

Fail 16 Oct 2006 107,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside and offside fronttyre tread low (2MM)

Nearside rear tyre tread low (2MM)

Offside rear tyre tread at limit

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust silencer has a small crack

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 106,166 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 106,165 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

N/S/F outer CV boot perishing

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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C922 LBV is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in White 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 C922 LBV, 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 C922 LBV?

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What year was C922 LBV registered?

C922 LBV is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 February 1986.

Is C922 LBV safe to buy?

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