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M249 LYF

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,828 mi
Last recorded146,828 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM249 LYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 146,828 miles

front brake ballance high but with limits

oil leak engine

play in steering rack ends

Fail 6 Jun 2012 146,826 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake ballance high but with limits

oil leak engine

play in steering rack ends

Pass 6 May 2011 143,763 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 141,169 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 141,162 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

battery loose

boot lock very stiff but still opened

front tyres cracking badly

slight damage to o/s/f seat belt

Pass 2 Dec 2008 136,095 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 132,011 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 132,011 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 130,319 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front/rear number plates slight damage

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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M249 LYF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M249 LYF, 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 M249 LYF registered?

M249 LYF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 November 1994.

Is M249 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M249 LYF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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