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M131 JJU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,694 mi
Last recorded148,694 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM131 JJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 148,694 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 148,693 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 143,022 miles

Airbag light on

Both front tyres worn on outer edges 175/65/13T

Both registration plates starting to deteriorate

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Handbrake travel high

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 143,022 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Airbag light on

Both front tyres worn on outer edges 175/65/13T

Both registration plates starting to deteriorate

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Handbrake travel high

N/S front door check strap loose

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 131,192 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 116,905 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 116,857 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 106,344 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 99,524 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 99,524 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M131 JJU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M131 JJU, 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 M131 JJU registered?

M131 JJU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 December 1994.

Is M131 JJU safe to buy?

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