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M146 VVW

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,789 mi
Last recorded68,789 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM146 VVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 68,789 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 110,559 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 107,430 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 105,429 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 105,429 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 102,630 miles

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2011 99,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 95,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 89,028 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 82,854 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 69,987 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 69,987 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2006 62,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise - lift apparent to both front top suspension mounts

Pass 22 Dec 2006 62,716 miles

advise - lift apparent to both front top suspension mounts

Pass 7 Dec 2005 53,690 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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M146 VVW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M146 VVW, 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 M146 VVW registered?

M146 VVW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 1994.

Is M146 VVW safe to buy?

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