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M210 SRC

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,362 mi
Last recorded164,362 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM210 SRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 164,362 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

O/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Rear axle mountings rusting

Rear axle rusting

Fail 16 Apr 2013 164,362 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

O/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Rear axle mountings rusting

Rear axle rusting

Pass 17 Apr 2012 159,959 miles

N/S Hand brake efficiency low

N/S door mirror cracked

N/S/R foot brake efficiency low

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

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

O/S/F metal brake pipe nut rusted

O/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

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

Some play in N/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 154,993 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 154,993 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 150,744 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,676 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 146,909 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 142,147 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 142,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

off side front tyre worn on inside

Pass 15 Jan 2007 130,426 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 123,442 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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M210 SRC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M210 SRC, 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 M210 SRC registered?

M210 SRC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 October 1994.

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The MOT history for M210 SRC shows 12 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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