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C975 FRH

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Yellow Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,791 mi
Last recorded88,791 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC975 FRH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 88,791 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,765 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 88,765 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,654 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 88,518 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 88,518 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 88,271 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 87,967 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 87,698 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 87,537 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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C975 FRH is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Yellow with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C975 FRH, 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 C975 FRH?

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What year was C975 FRH registered?

C975 FRH is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 1986.

Is C975 FRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C975 FRH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C975 FRH have outstanding finance?

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