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M386 RTO

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

109,144 mi
Last recorded109,144 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM386 RTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 109,144 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 109,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking hose (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking hose (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 105,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge/s worn/wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge/s worn/wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2015 105,244 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge/s worn/wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge/s worn/wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2014 100,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 100,108 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 100,097 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2013 100,089 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 100,065 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2012 95,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 86,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 85,916 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 83,470 miles

fuel pipes corroded at pump

Fail 19 Aug 2009 81,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 81,742 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 79,612 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 79,612 miles

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 76,625 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 76,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 72,422 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 72,422 miles

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

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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M386 RTO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 M386 RTO, 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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M386 RTO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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