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M129 KAB

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,859 mi
Last recorded40,859 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM129 KAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 40,859 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 40,849 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,843 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,840 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 40,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 40,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre age cracked

offside rear tyre age cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2011 40,812 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,385 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 39,760 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,355 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,087 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 39,087 miles

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

both sides front lower arm bushes seperating

play in both sides front upper strut mounts

Pass 19 Oct 2006 38,632 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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M129 KAB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M129 KAB, 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.

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What year was M129 KAB registered?

M129 KAB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 1994.

Is M129 KAB safe to buy?

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