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C9 RHJ

1986 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,619 mi
Last recorded64,619 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Polo73,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 RHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 64,619 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 62,752 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 62,643 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 55,342 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,567 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 52,567 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 49,089 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 49,089 miles

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

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

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

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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C9 RHJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,272cc 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 C9 RHJ, 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 C9 RHJ?

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What year was C9 RHJ registered?

C9 RHJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C9 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 RHJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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