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M394 PKL

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,979 mi
Last recorded69,979 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM394 PKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 69,979 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 63,741 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 57,889 miles

nearside and offside front brake pipes to hoses corroded

nearside and offside front chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside front and nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2010 57,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

nearside and offside front brake pipes to hoses corroded

nearside and offside front chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside front and nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system corroded

front anti-roll bar corroded

long travel on footbrake

long travel on handbrake

nearside and offside front chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside front brake pipe near bulkhead corroded

nearside front mirror housing cracked

nearside front wiper split

nearside rear brake catching slightly

powersteering pipe to hose fittings corroded - STRONG ADVICE

rear silencer corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear valance damaged

wipers smeary

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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M394 PKL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M394 PKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M394 PKL registered?

M394 PKL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 December 1994.

Is M394 PKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M394 PKL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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