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M390 YOW

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,623 mi
Last recorded86,623 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM390 YOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2007 86,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres iner edge slight worn

near side front tyre silght cut side wall

rear exhaust slight corrion

Fail 26 Sep 2007 86,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres iner edge slight worn

near side front tyre silght cut side wall

rear exhaust slight corrion

Pass 5 Oct 2006 83,808 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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M390 YOW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M390 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 M390 YOW registered?

M390 YOW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 November 1994.

Is M390 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M390 YOW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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