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M327 USP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

50,155 mi
Last recorded50,155 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM327 USP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 50,155 miles

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2012 50,153 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 45,875 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 45,875 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 42,715 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 42,715 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 41,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,147 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 40,147 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

n/s mirror missing / damage.

parking brake performance low

Pass 1 Feb 2007 37,701 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 37,701 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 35,277 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 35,277 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/rear brake sticking slightly

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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M327 USP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M327 USP, 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 M327 USP registered?

M327 USP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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