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M224 BEC

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,047 mi
Last recorded105,047 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM224 BEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 105,047 miles

Both front drive shaft outer CV gaiters deteriorating / cracking

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/Side Rear flexi brake hose not fully secured

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 105,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Both front drive shaft outer CV gaiters deteriorating / cracking

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/Side Rear flexi brake hose not fully secured

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 94,637 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 94,637 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 88,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 May 2008 88,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 80,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 72,382 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 70,382 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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M224 BEC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M224 BEC, 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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M224 BEC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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