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M357 UWE

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,120 mi
Last recorded152,120 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM357 UWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 152,120 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 149,181 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 146,070 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 146,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 146,063 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine oil cap missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 142,554 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight damage to front number plate, slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 137,955 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 137,955 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 134,562 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 134,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 129,775 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 129,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 124,402 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 118,802 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 118,693 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M357 UWE is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M357 UWE, 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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M357 UWE is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 1994.

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