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M343 NVN

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

87,905 mi
Last recorded87,905 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM343 NVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2008 87,905 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear seat pad insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2007 82,208 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 82,187 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 76,172 miles

light cracks in both front flexible hoses

offside front wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

signs of fluid leakage on nearside front shock absorber

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2006 76,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

light corrosion on both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders

light cracks in both front and nearside flexible hoses

offside front wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

signs of fluid leakage on nearside front shock absorber

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2006 75,904 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

drivers seat back slightly insecure

offside front headlamp adjuster broken due to damage to offside front corner

offside front outer wing corroded and slightly holed ( no sharp edges )

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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M343 NVN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M343 NVN, 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 M343 NVN registered?

M343 NVN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M343 NVN safe to buy?

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