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M139 DEC

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,234 mi
Last recorded85,234 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM139 DEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 85,234 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding, slight play both rear wheel bearings, n/s front brake pipe corroding

Fail 8 May 2009 85,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding, slight play both rear wheel bearings, n/s front brake pipe corroding

Pass 8 May 2008 77,114 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 77,114 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

slight noise and play n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 May 2007 70,159 miles

brakepipes starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

Pass 8 May 2006 65,078 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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M139 DEC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M139 DEC, 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 M139 DEC registered?

M139 DEC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 November 1994.

Is M139 DEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M139 DEC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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