MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,250 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
general body & underbody corrosion
knock on both outer cv joints
oil leaks on engine
play in both front strut top mounts
play in both rear wheel bearings
suspension soft
wheel rims damaged
general body & underbody corrosion
knock on both outer cv joints
oil leaks on engine
play in both front strut top mounts
play in both rear wheel bearings
suspension soft
wheel rims damaged
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
heavy corrosion offside outer sill
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
brake pipes showing corrosion
offside outer sill corroded and small hole at front
under body corrosion
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C997 XHN is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 C997 XHN, 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 C997 XHN registered?
C997 XHN is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 1986.
Is C997 XHN safe to buy?
The MOT history for C997 XHN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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