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M198 PTV

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,279 mi
Last recorded70,279 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM198 PTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,279 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both floors slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,906 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 64,906 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,626 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front wheel slight damage

slight noise from nearside rear wheel

Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,551 miles

rear exhaust box been repiared

Fail 13 Feb 2012 50,534 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear exhust box been reparied

Pass 22 Dec 2010 47,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 47,651 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 44,771 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,028 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 38,429 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 38,295 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 37,860 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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M198 PTV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M198 PTV, 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 M198 PTV registered?

M198 PTV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M198 PTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M198 PTV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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