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M123 VTU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,177 mi
Last recorded161,177 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 VTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 161,177 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 157,881 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 154,725 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 150,130 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 150,130 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 145,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 145,415 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 141,284 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 136,172 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 131,898 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 127,285 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 127,251 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 110,714 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 99,932 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 99,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear section of exhaust badly corrded but not blowing †n/s an d o/s rear bump stops come apart

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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M123 VTU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,994 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 M123 VTU, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M123 VTU registered?

M123 VTU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 November 1994.

Is M123 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M123 VTU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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