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M324 HJU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

79,117 mi
Last recorded79,117 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM324 HJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 79,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 79,113 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 78,934 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 77,628 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 77,628 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 78,627 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 78,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,254 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 74,250 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 72,530 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 72,530 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 70,178 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 70,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 67,772 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 67,772 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 65,453 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 65,453 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 62,816 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 62,816 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 60,167 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,823 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 55,327 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 55,327 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,651 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 52,651 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 50,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,087 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,546 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,061 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,586 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 40,165 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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M324 HJU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 M324 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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M324 HJU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 September 1994.

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