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C993 HWO

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,920 mi
Last recorded78,920 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC993 HWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 78,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 78,920 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 78,477 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 76,122 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 76,090 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 74,243 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 65,463 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 57,619 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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C993 HWO is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C993 HWO, 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 C993 HWO registered?

C993 HWO is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 April 1986.

Is C993 HWO safe to buy?

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