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M385 YOW

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,820 mi
Last recorded121,820 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM385 YOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 121,820 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 121,819 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 111,885 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 109,681 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Fail 31 Aug 2010 109,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 25 Jun 2008 107,127 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 99,831 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 95,583 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones-inner bushes separating from bonding

o/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge(raised edge)

rear wiper split

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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M385 YOW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M385 YOW, 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 M385 YOW registered?

M385 YOW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 December 1994.

Is M385 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M385 YOW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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