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M380 MVP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,785 mi
Last recorded111,785 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM380 MVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 111,785 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded and slightly scored

nearside headlight aim on lower limit

rear valance slightly damaged

slight play in both front top shock absorber top mounts

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 27 Aug 2009 111,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres close to legal limit and slightly perished

front brake discs slightly corroded and slightly scored

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

rear valance slightly damaged

slight play in both front top shocker mounts

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Sep 2008 102,706 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 102,697 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 99,551 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 99,542 miles

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

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

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

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

reversing lamp not working

rear brakes just in for ballance 100/60

Pass 26 Sep 2006 95,905 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 95,905 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2005 90,099 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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M380 MVP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M380 MVP, 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 M380 MVP registered?

M380 MVP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 November 1994.

Is M380 MVP safe to buy?

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