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M286 MKP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,174 mi
Last recorded56,174 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM286 MKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 56,174 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,631 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 50,631 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Both (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 48,942 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 10 May 2013 48,899 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r wheel bearing feels slghtly rough when rotated

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 48,899 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r wheel bearing feels slghtly rough when rotated

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 38,724 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2011 131,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 23,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,795 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 19,795 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

front brake pads gettinglow

front number plate cracked

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 3 Mar 2008 14,879 miles

BULET HOLE O/S/F SCREEN

Pass 21 Feb 2007 8,069 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 2,291 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both sides front track control arms bushes perishing.

emissions barely passed ('bounced' within limits)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 2,291 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both sides front track control arms bushes perishing.

emissions barely passed (bounced within limits briefly)

nearside rear seat baelt damaged (no seats fitted in rear)

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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M286 MKP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M286 MKP, 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 M286 MKP registered?

M286 MKP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M286 MKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M286 MKP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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