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M322 UYA

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,565 mi
Last recorded40,565 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM322 UYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 40,565 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 37,932 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 37,932 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2016 37,685 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 37,052 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,445 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 35,797 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 35,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 35,099 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 34,300 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 34,300 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 33,349 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 32,322 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 31,180 miles

o/s ans n/s rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 22 Oct 2008 31,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s ans n/s rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both reartyres heavily perished and cracking on sides and tread. not MOT failure but should be kept an eye on

Fail 17 Oct 2007 29,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both reartyres heavily perished and cracking on sides and tread. not MOT failure but should be kept an eye on

Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,808 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 28,808 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 27,012 miles

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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M322 UYA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M322 UYA, 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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M322 UYA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 November 1994.

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