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M348 HPJ

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,269 mi
Last recorded87,269 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM348 HPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 87,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 87,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 83,873 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 83,873 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Clamp for securing centre silencer to front pipe broken. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Partially not clearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Partially not clearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 81,110 miles

Clamp from CAT to centre exhaust corroded away but exhaust still secure.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 81,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Clamp from CAT to centre exhaust corroded away but exhaust still secure.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 79,337 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 75,046 miles

Both rear wheel inner rims damaged

Front & Rear registration plates deteriorating

Front exhaust pipe clamp fractured

Nearside front outer wheel rim heavily damaged

Nearside mirror damaged

Nearside rear outer sill corroding

Offside front anti-roll bar TCA bushes perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2018 69,666 miles

Both outer sills corroding

Both rear wheels inner bead rims distorted

Play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 3 Jul 2018 69,663 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front track control arm/anti-roll bar bushes perishing

Both outer sills corroding

Both rear wheels inner bead rims distorted

Nearside wiper splitting

Play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 25 Jul 2017 64,751 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front offside front seat runner difficult at times to lock in position.

Fail 22 Jul 2017 64,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged split and cord showing. (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split and cord showing. (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front offside front seat runner difficult at times to lock in position.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 59,645 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 58,926 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 58,924 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 57,641 miles

corrosion starting front foot well areas

side walls of rear tyres cracking

Fail 29 May 2013 57,641 miles

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

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

corrosion starting front foot well areas

side walls of rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 May 2012 56,249 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 54,181 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 50,479 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 44,605 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 42,345 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 40,389 miles

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

o/s/f floor pan small corrosion

Pass 9 May 2006 38,458 miles

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

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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M348 HPJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 M348 HPJ, 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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M348 HPJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 August 1994.

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