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M137 HTT

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

6,840 mi
Last recorded6,840 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM137 HTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2019 6,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all suspension components have corrosion

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 6,228 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

slight exhaust leak from rear section joint

slight wear in both front top strut mounts

Pass 24 Oct 2017 5,604 miles

corrosion around o/s/r sill end

engine oil leak

rear suspension components corroded

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

slight play and roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight wear in both front top strut mounts

spare tyre flat

Fail 24 Oct 2017 5,604 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion around o/s/r sill end

engine oil leak

rear suspension components corroded

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

slight play and roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight wear in both front top strut mounts

spare tyre flat

Pass 17 Nov 2016 47,071 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 3,220 miles

Front brake discs worn on brake faces

Petrol tank filler tube corroded.

Rear shock absorber casing starting to corrode

Service brake pedal rubber worn.

Some corrosion to body of vehicle.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 3,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs worn on brake faces

Petrol tank filler tube corroded.

Rear shock absorber casing starting to corrode

Service brake pedal rubber worn.

Some corrosion to body of vehicle.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 2,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 99,261 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 99,232 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 97,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 94,301 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 94,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 91,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 88,643 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 88,643 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 84,894 miles

offside rear brake slightly low on efficiancy service brake and hand brake

Fail 23 Oct 2007 84,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside rear brake slightly low on efficiancy service brake and hand brake

Pass 22 Nov 2006 82,537 miles

both front brake hoses perished

handbrake free play

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear exhaust getting rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2006 82,537 miles

Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

both front brake hoses perished

handbrake freeplay

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2005 78,986 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 78,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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M137 HTT is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M137 HTT, 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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M137 HTT is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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