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M135 PKM

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,499 mi
Last recorded59,499 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM135 PKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 59,499 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 59,499 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 56,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs surface corrosion

hazard light switch poorly secured

nearside front tyre small cut in outer sidewall

nearside parking brake cable "swollen"

Fail 3 Mar 2014 56,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs corroded

hazard light switch poorly secured

nearside front tyre small cut in outer sidewall

nearside parking brake cable "swollen"

Fail 21 Feb 2014 55,847 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front brake discs corroded

both front lower suspension arms corroded

hazard light switch poorly secured

nearside front tyre small cut in outer sidewall

nearside parking brake cable "swollen"

Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs corroded and slightly pitted.

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorating.

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

hazard warning light switch not fully secure but operates correctly

nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded.

nearside front tyre small cut in outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished and has cuts.

offside front brake pad lining looks very thin.

offside front inner wing brake pipe corroded

offside headlamp lense chipped.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 48,018 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs corroded and slightly pitted.

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorating.

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

hazard warning light switch not fully secure but operates correctly

nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded.

nearside front tyre small cut in outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished and has cuts.

offside front brake pad lining looks very thin.

offside front inner wing brake pipe corroded

offside headlamp lense chipped.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 40,662 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres perished/split with age

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 40,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front and offside rear tyres perished/split with age

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,894 miles

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

front brake discs are partially corroded

lh outer washer jet is not working

rear silencer been repaired 9(was leaking)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,704 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,604 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer washer jet is blocked

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 37,557 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 36,445 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 35,219 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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M135 PKM is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M135 PKM, 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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M135 PKM is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 November 1994.

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