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M201 MNA

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,064 mi
Last recorded100,064 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM201 MNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 100,064 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 100,064 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 95,532 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 91,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 87,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 72,245 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 69,825 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front outer door handles stiff

nearside door mirror damaged

rear exhaust rubber mount missing but still supported by anouther mount

Pass 13 Mar 2014 61,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 61,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2013 57,733 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbox oil leak

offside front wing is starting to corrode

Fail 7 Mar 2013 57,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbox oil leak

offside front wing is starting to corrode

Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,196 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rocker cover breather pipe broken

spare wheel fitted to the offside front

Fail 12 Mar 2012 53,196 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rocker cover breather pipe broken

spare wheel fitted to the offside front

Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,849 miles

OIL leaks from gearbox

Oil leaks from engine

Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,045 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak to gearbox

Fail 15 Apr 2010 48,045 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak to gearbox

Pass 17 Apr 2009 45,269 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 45,269 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 40,554 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,368 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 36,422 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 36,422 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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M201 MNA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M201 MNA, 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 M201 MNA registered?

M201 MNA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 August 1994.

Is M201 MNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M201 MNA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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