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M149 GPJ

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

3,862 mi
Last recorded3,862 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM149 GPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 3,862 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 3,862 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 87,797 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 87,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 79,443 miles

Engine and gearbox damp with oil

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 79,399 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine and gearbox damp with oil

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,569 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 75,905 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 759,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 73,323 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 70,841 miles

both front flexible hoses starting to perish

Pass 24 Jul 2006 68,169 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 65,107 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 65,095 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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M149 GPJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M149 GPJ, 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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M149 GPJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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