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M143 ABD

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,842 mi
Last recorded135,842 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM143 ABD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 135,842 miles

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

rear inner sills slightly rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2011 135,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front struts top play

Pass 24 Aug 2010 133,579 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 133,572 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 127,333 miles

play rear wheel bearings

sills rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2008 119,809 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 119,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 113,532 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 107,127 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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M143 ABD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M143 ABD, 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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M143 ABD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M143 ABD safe to buy?

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