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M229 ABD

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,282 mi
Last recorded85,282 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM229 ABD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 85,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

central rubber mounting cracked.(exhaust system)

engine has a miss-fire on high revolution.

Fail 27 Jul 2012 85,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

central rubber mounting cracked.(exhaust system)

engine has a miss-fire on high revolution.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 85,043 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2011 85,043 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2010 84,457 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 84,457 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 83,596 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 83,596 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 81,140 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 79,774 miles

Front shock absorbers weak

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2006 75,601 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear wheel bearings slight play

Fail 25 Jul 2006 75,601 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear wheel bearings slight play

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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M229 ABD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M229 ABD, 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

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What year was M229 ABD registered?

M229 ABD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 1994.

Is M229 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M229 ABD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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