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M241 MBE

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,468 mi
Last recorded159,468 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM241 MBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 159,468 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 159,466 miles

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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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M241 MBE is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 M241 MBE, 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 M241 MBE registered?

M241 MBE is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 December 1994.

Is M241 MBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M241 MBE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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