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C972 FYC

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

58,747 mi
Last recorded58,747 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC972 FYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 58,747 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 53,154 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 43,209 miles

Central Rear Temporary repair to exhaust centre pipie

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle visibly lower on offside

Fail 5 Mar 2020 43,024 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Temporary repair to exhaust centre pipie

Front Lower suspension joint not tested thoroughly due to very loose wheel bearings

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle visibly lower on offside

Pass 26 Feb 2019 40,451 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 40,451 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 39,954 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 39,705 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,399 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 38,710 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 38,078 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 37,284 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 36,595 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 35,876 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 35,200 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 34,355 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 33,521 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 32,809 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 31,891 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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C972 FYC is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 C972 FYC, 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 C972 FYC registered?

C972 FYC is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 February 1986.

Is C972 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C972 FYC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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