1986 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · C458 TPE
1986 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1986. Recorded mileage 71,005 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1272cc
C458 TPE Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2008
- 71,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C458 TPE Mileage History
- 12/07/200550,643 mi
- 18/07/200550,656 mi+13 mi
- 09/07/200657,812 mi+7,156 mi
- 14/07/200762,264 mi+4,452 mi
- 25/07/200870,978 mi+8,714 mi
- 04/08/200871,005 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 6,645 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
C458 TPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Polo (C458 TPE) between July 2005 and August 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)”; “Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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