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M301 RPY

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,002 mi
Last recorded113,002 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM301 RPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 113,002 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

metal brake pipe to o/s/rear hose corroded but obscured by fuel filler neck

drivers seat back broken on o/s but still locking in upright position

Fail 1 Jul 2008 113,001 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

metal brake pipe to o/s/rear hose corroded but obscured by fuel filler neck

n/s/front h/lamp glass missing but beam image ok

drivers seat back broken on o/s but still locking in upright position

Pass 27 Apr 2007 107,391 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

metal inserts on wiper blades need securing

slight free play (lift) in both front suspension leg top mountings

some corrosion on metal brake pipe above fuel filler pipe

Fail 27 Apr 2007 107,391 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

metal inserts on wiper blades need securing

slight free play (lift) in both front suspension leg top mountings

some corrosion on metal brake pipe above fuel filler pipe

Pass 4 Apr 2006 102,496 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 102,596 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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M301 RPY is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M301 RPY, 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 M301 RPY registered?

M301 RPY is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 1994.

Is M301 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M301 RPY shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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