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M204 GTY

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,666 mi
Last recorded113,666 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM204 GTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 113,666 miles

Both front tyres worn.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 113,508 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres worn.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 107,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 107,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 102,298 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 96,774 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

had to hit horn button hard to work

Pass 29 Feb 2012 95,162 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 92,789 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush deteriating

slight play to both front strut top mounts

Pass 3 Sep 2009 90,449 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 81,837 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 81,837 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 68,902 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2007 68,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2006 57,681 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2006 57,681 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

rear exhaust corroded

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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M204 GTY is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M204 GTY, 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 M204 GTY registered?

M204 GTY is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 November 1994.

Is M204 GTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M204 GTY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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