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M234 UWG

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,317 mi
Last recorded58,317 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM234 UWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 58,317 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 56,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 56,554 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front sun visor does not operate correctly.

Pass 15 Feb 2019 54,052 miles

Drivers seat worn

Slight oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 51,312 miles

slight lift in both front susp tops

Fail 25 Oct 2016 51,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight lift in both front susp tops

Pass 23 Oct 2015 51,147 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 50,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 49,802 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 48,799 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 47,807 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 46,620 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,568 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,113 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 42,643 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 40,313 miles

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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M234 UWG is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M234 UWG, 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 M234 UWG registered?

M234 UWG is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 December 1994.

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