MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,673 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
STRONG ADVISE-o/s front chassis leg appears to have accident damage and quality of repair is difficult to assess
front reg plate tarnished
n/s front tyre worn very close to legal limit
o/s front wiper blade deteriorated
rear brake pipes to load sensing valve showing signs of c orrosion
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M406 SRA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M406 SRA, 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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M406 SRA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 November 1994.
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