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C967 GTH

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Beige Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,431 mi
Last recorded59,431 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC967 GTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,431 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 59,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers over both outer-sills.

damage on o/s/rear lamp.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 53,552 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 53,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s front tyre has cut in outer sidewall.

Pass 14 Jun 2005 52,721 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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C967 GTH is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Beige with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C967 GTH, 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 C967 GTH registered?

C967 GTH is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 June 1986.

Is C967 GTH safe to buy?

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