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M158 GNR

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,770 mi
Last recorded68,770 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM158 GNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 68,770 miles

Front brake hoses perished. Rear hubs slightly noisy. o/s/r tyre worn on edges. Knock in steering.

Metal brake pipe to n/s/r is corroded. o/s/f chassis damaged. n/s/f tyre cracked on wall. Movement in both front strut top mountings. Odd wheels fitted on front axle.

Fail 29 Oct 2009 68,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake hoses perished. Rear hubs slightly noisy. o/s/r tyre worn on edges. Knock in steering.

Metal brake pipe to n/s/r is corroded. o/s/f chassis damaged. n/s/f tyre cracked on wall. Movement in both front strut top mountings. Odd wheels fitted on front axle.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 68,658 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front struts weeping

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f chsaaic bent

o/s/r tyre close to limits

play in n/s/f strut top

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2008 62,167 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate poor condition

steel wheel fitted n/s/f/ all other wheels alloys

Fail 22 Sep 2008 62,167 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate poor condition

steel wheel fitted n/s/f/ all other wheels alloys

Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,565 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 52,565 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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M158 GNR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M158 GNR, 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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M158 GNR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 August 1994.

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