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C948 JDA

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,896 mi
Last recorded67,896 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC948 JDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 67,896 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 67,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

battery slightly loose in holder

bodywork has surface rust in places

car has been patched and welded in places

ext. system starting to rust in places

front brake pads starting to get low

general wear on discs

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/r tyre low on tread

pedal rubbers wearing

small dents in rims

small oil leak gearbox area

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 11 Jun 2013 60,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 60,060 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 51,241 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 51,238 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 44,366 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 43,258 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 41,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 39,384 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 37,746 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 36,301 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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C948 JDA is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C948 JDA, 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

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What year was C948 JDA registered?

C948 JDA is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 February 1986.

Is C948 JDA safe to buy?

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