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M216 YBK

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM216 YBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010

oil ,leaks

rust & corrosion in various placse

slight exhaust leaks

slight play in front top mounts

some brake pipes rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2010

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

oil ,leaks

rust & corrosion in various placse

slight exhaust leaks

slight play in front top mounts

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2009

child seat fitted n/s/r

n/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

slight ex. leaks

slight play in front top mounts

some brake pipes rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2009

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted n/s/r

n/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

slight ex. leaks

slight play in front top mounts

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2008

Brake fluid level low.

Front brake pads low.

Slight wetness to nearside rear strut.

Surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes.

Pass 20 Nov 2007

near side front tyre close to limit

off side door mirror glass blemished

off side front tyre wearing at inner edge, advise replaced

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 1 Dec 2006
Fail 30 Nov 2006

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

3rd brake lamp not working.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

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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M216 YBK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M216 YBK, 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 M216 YBK registered?

M216 YBK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 1994.

Is M216 YBK safe to buy?

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