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M293 HJU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,467 mi
Last recorded78,467 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM293 HJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 78,467 miles

Oil leak

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn slightly

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush oil contaminated

Fail 14 Jun 2012 78,463 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn slightly

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush oil contaminated

Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,643 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front lower suspension arm mounting bushes contaminated with oil

Fail 13 Jun 2011 70,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front lower suspension arm mounting bushes contaminated with oil

Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,869 miles

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

all brake pipes corroding at rear

Fail 14 Jun 2010 63,794 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

all brake pipes corroding at rear

Fail 25 Jun 2009 56,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 56,170 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 51,632 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 45,732 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M293 HJU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 M293 HJU, 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 M293 HJU registered?

M293 HJU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 November 1994.

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