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M172 ABD

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,484 mi
Last recorded56,484 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM172 ABD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 56,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front top strut mount play

Oil leak ()

fast idle emissions high

floor seams starting corrosion

o/s/f balljoint pinchbolt spaced out with washers,replacement cover fitted,backplate scraping,refer also prior fail/advise

Fail 19 Sep 2016 56,386 miles

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative front+rear (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front top strut mount play

Oil leak ()

fast idle emissions high

floor seams starting corrosion

o/s/f brake bind

Pass 12 Aug 2015 50,868 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 50,740 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 50,740 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,648 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,119 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,783 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,609 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,297 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on side wall

offside rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,838 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 48,049 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 46,643 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 45,581 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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M172 ABD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M172 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M172 ABD registered?

M172 ABD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M172 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M172 ABD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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