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M408 OKN

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,160 mi
Last recorded153,160 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM408 OKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 153,160 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 153,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

air bag light stays on

both outer sills slight damage

emissions first test failed

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front coil springs starting to rust

front number plate small crack

handbrake travel long

metal brake pipes and metal brake unions starting to rust

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

offside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

offside rear coil spring starting to rust

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2007 152,535 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 147,677 miles
Pass 8 May 2005 13,526 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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M408 OKN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White 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 M408 OKN, 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 M408 OKN registered?

M408 OKN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 November 1994.

Is M408 OKN safe to buy?

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