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M338 BEW

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,972 mi
Last recorded40,972 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM338 BEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 40,972 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 98,776 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 93,498 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 91,543 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 89,666 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 89,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 88,761 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 86,016 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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M338 BEW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M338 BEW, 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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How do I check the history of M338 BEW?

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What year was M338 BEW registered?

M338 BEW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 1994.

Is M338 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M338 BEW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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