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M295 HKH

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,971 mi
Last recorded110,971 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM295 HKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2015 110,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front rack gaiter twisted

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front seat does not fold

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 106,343 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 106,343 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 104,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 98,450 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 93,769 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 93,769 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 89,760 miles

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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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M295 HKH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M295 HKH, 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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M295 HKH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 November 1994.

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