MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,019 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front floor corroded and holed both sides
fuel filler damp going into tank but no leaks
perishing on brake hoses
some movement in both front suspension units when jacked
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake hoses perishing
corrosion and holes in floor both sides at front
fuel filler into tank damp but not leaking
some movement in both front suspension units when jacked
both front and near side rear brake hoses perishing
nearside handbrake performance below aveage
some lift in both front suspension tops when jacked
stain on fuel tank and filler no leaks
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
near side handbrake performance below average
some perishing on both front and near side rear brake hoses
some play in both front suspension top mounts when jacked
some wear in near side front suspension arm bushes
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M228 ARL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M228 ARL, 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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M228 ARL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.
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