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M37 CGF

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

137,176 mi
Last recorded137,176 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM37 CGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 137,176 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside door mirror missing ()

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 137,176 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside door mirror missing ()

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 137,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 137,176 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 137,176 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall craking

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

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

Reversing lamps not working

Fail 6 Nov 2018 137,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall craking

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

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

Reversing lamps not working

Pass 24 Nov 2017 134,853 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 134,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance incorrect colour (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 132,426 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 132,426 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 129,834 miles

slight cracks in o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2014 127,806 miles

n/s/f lower valance corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 125,671 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 125,671 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside mirror does not adjust

Pass 10 Dec 2012 88,581 miles

n/s/front tyre has cut on outside tyre wall not showing cord

o/s/front tyre bold on inner edge not within 3 quters

Fail 10 Dec 2012 88,581 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/front tyre has cut on outside tyre wall not showing cord

o/s/front tyre bold on inner edge not within 3 quters

Pass 17 Dec 2011 85,854 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 82,006 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 82,006 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 77,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 74,052 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall surface cracked and worn

rear brakes squeaking,requires attention/adjustment

Fail 8 Dec 2008 74,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre outer wall surface cracked and worn

rear brakes squeaking,requires attention/adjustment

Pass 6 Dec 2007 72,002 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 72,002 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 69,210 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 69,210 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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M37 CGF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 M37 CGF, 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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M37 CGF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 December 1994.

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