CarVerify

Free Car Check

M220 TCX

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,202 mi
Last recorded89,202 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM220 TCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 89,202 miles

both front tyres perishing

fuel filler neck corroding

both front seats security

handbrake lever has slight side to side movement

handbrake travel

interior rear view mirror missing

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

offside front quarter panel damaged

scratches to windscreen

slight play in steering column

unable to open offside rear door from inside or out

Fail 17 Aug 2009 89,198 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both front seats security

both front tyres perishing

fuel filler neck corroding

handbrake lever has slight side to side movement

handbrake travel

interior rear view mirror missing

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

offside front quarter panel damaged

scratches to windscreen

slight play in steering column

unable to open offside rear door from inside or out

Pass 30 Jul 2008 85,015 miles

fuel filler neck corroding

managment lamp on

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

scratches to screen

slight play in front top suspension leg mounts

Fail 29 Jul 2008 85,011 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

fuel filler neck corroding

management lamp on

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

scratches to screen

slight play in front top suspension leg mounts

Pass 28 Aug 2007 80,909 miles

O/S/R INDICATOR NENSE DAMAGED,FRONT DISCS CORRODING,REAR TYRES PERISHING.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 75,413 miles

SCRATCHES TO SCREEN

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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M220 TCX is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M220 TCX, 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

How do I check the history of M220 TCX?

You can check the full history of M220 TCX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M220 TCX registered?

M220 TCX is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 November 1994.

Is M220 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M220 TCX shows 6 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.

Does M220 TCX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M220 TCX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.