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M189 ABD

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,352 mi
Last recorded96,352 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM189 ABD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 96,352 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades splitting!

Fail 3 Jul 2010 96,335 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades splitting!

Pass 19 Dec 2008 94,949 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 94,889 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 93,450 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 93,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 92,043 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 92,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advise rear no plate deteriorating

advsie screw in n/s rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2005 90,363 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 90,363 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise rear no plate in poor condition

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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M189 ABD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M189 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.

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What year was M189 ABD registered?

M189 ABD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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