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M194 EDD

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

55,308 mi
Last recorded55,308 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM194 EDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 55,308 miles

both front brake hoses slight perishing and suspect starting to bulge

fuel filler neck corroded

n/s front shock slight weep

o/s front inner tyre tread low

Fail 24 Jun 2011 55,253 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake hoses slight perishing and suspect starting to bulge

fuel filler neck corroded

n/s front shock slight weep

o/s front inner tyre tread low

Pass 29 Jun 2010 51,261 miles

slight play to both front upper suspension bushs

slight play to n/s/f anti roll bar bush

Fail 21 Jun 2010 51,179 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

slight noise to n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play to both front upper suspension bushs

slight play to n/s/f anti roll bar bush

Pass 26 Jun 2009 47,638 miles

o/s/r shock absorber starting to weep

oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2009 47,577 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/r shock absorber starting to weep

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,729 miles

rear exhaust joint slightly leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2008 47,955 miles

front brake hoses starting to perrish

front brakes slightly out balance

Fail 14 Jul 2008 43,688 miles

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

n/s/r brake ferrule starting to corrode

rear exhaust joint slightly leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,958 miles

nsf side repeater dim

nsf tyre close to legal limit

Fail 20 Aug 2007 39,892 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 35,501 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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M194 EDD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M194 EDD, 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 M194 EDD registered?

M194 EDD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M194 EDD safe to buy?

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