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M253 PTV

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,522 mi
Last recorded50,522 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 PTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,522 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel all components corroded (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel All components corroded (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 50,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All tyres slightly perished

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel all components corroded (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel All components corroded (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

battery insecure

rear tyres

Fail 4 Mar 2013 48,972 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres

battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,071 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 43,071 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 42,185 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 42,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,136 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 39,619 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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M253 PTV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M253 PTV, 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 M253 PTV registered?

M253 PTV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 August 1994.

Is M253 PTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M253 PTV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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