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M144 DRP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,150 mi
Last recorded60,150 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM144 DRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,150 miles

advise both lower sill panels corroded

advise both off side tyres wearing unevenly and perishing

advise metal brake pipes corroded

advise near door mirror glass missing

advise near side front shock asborber weeping

advise near side front wing corroded and damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2009 58,680 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,230 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 57,206 miles

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

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

nearside front top mount slight movement

Pass 22 Aug 2007 55,501 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 55,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

play n/s/f top mount

Pass 26 Aug 2006 53,789 miles

nearside front damage to bonnet and wing

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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M144 DRP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M144 DRP, 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 M144 DRP registered?

M144 DRP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 1994.

Is M144 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M144 DRP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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