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M270 LNP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

694 mi
Last recorded694 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM270 LNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2009 694 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Inner Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 87,776 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 87,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 74,162 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 74,158 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 74,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 69,130 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 69,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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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M270 LNP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 M270 LNP, 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 M270 LNP registered?

M270 LNP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 September 1994.

Is M270 LNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M270 LNP shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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