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C92 XHA

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

87,294 mi
Last recorded87,294 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC92 XHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 87,294 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 87,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 85,438 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 83,882 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 83,408 miles

customer advised that the clocks have been changed

Pass 10 Mar 2022 146,205 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 146,161 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 145,966 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 145,661 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 145,176 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 144,628 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 144,221 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 143,856 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 143,403 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 142,645 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 141,901 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 141,184 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 139,992 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 138,422 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 136,283 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 133,419 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 129,861 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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C92 XHA is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 C92 XHA, 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 C92 XHA?

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What year was C92 XHA registered?

C92 XHA is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 February 1986.

Is C92 XHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C92 XHA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C92 XHA have outstanding finance?

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