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M23 LHO

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,890 mi
Last recorded144,890 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 LHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 144,890 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment suspension (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner wing corroded. Not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2016 141,788 miles

Offside Front Lower inner wing corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 19 Feb 2016 141,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn excessively on outer tread face (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded & holed (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower inner wing corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2015 138,224 miles

Corrosion of offside front inner wing.Not excessive at time of test.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 134,907 miles

Corrosion of offside front inner wing. Not excessive at time of test.

Has cam belt been replaced?

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 134,907 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Corrosion of offside front inner wing. Not excessive at time of test.

Has cam belt been replaced?

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 131,578 miles

Has cam belt been replaced?

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 131,577 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Alternator drive belt perished,cracked & slipping.

Has cam belt been replaced?

Nearside door mirror glass broken.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 127,250 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 127,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 121,171 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight oil leak from oil filter.

Fail 11 Feb 2011 121,015 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight oil leak from oil filter.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 113,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 113,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 104,620 miles

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

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 15 Feb 2008 94,441 miles

Exhaust corroding

N/S & O/S front top strut mounts slight wear

O/S/f inner wishbone bush slight perishing

Steering rack slight wear

front discs light corrosion and wear

Pass 15 Feb 2007 83,188 miles

Front discs light corrosion and wear

N/S & O/S front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

N/S & O/S rear wheel bearings very slight play

O/S/R metal brake pipe light corrosion

Rear exhaust corroding

Steering rack slight wear

Pass 13 Feb 2006 72,167 miles

Front discs light corrosion & wear

O/S/R wheel bearing slight play

Steering rack slight wear

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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M23 LHO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M23 LHO, 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 M23 LHO registered?

M23 LHO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 1994.

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