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M368 MBU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

31,336 mi
Last recorded31,336 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM368 MBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 31,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 30 May 2018 31,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 26 May 2017 31,270 miles

both fronts & offside rear tyres sidewalls cracking

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 8 Sep 2015 31,122 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 30,947 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 30,703 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 30,521 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 30,285 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 30,285 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,982 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 29,677 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 29,394 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,165 miles

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

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

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

sidewalls cracking on rear tyres.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 28,501 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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M368 MBU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M368 MBU, 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 M368 MBU registered?

M368 MBU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 1994.

Is M368 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M368 MBU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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