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M408 TYD

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,372 mi
Last recorded115,372 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM408 TYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 115,372 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 115,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

throttle cable sticking

Pass 3 Dec 2012 110,378 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 110,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 102,653 miles

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

Nearside front spoiler temporary secured.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Roof lining starting to fall into swept area of windscreen.

Signs of leak from battery.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 102,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside front spoiler temporary secured.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Roof lining starting to fall into swept area of windscreen.

Signs of leak from battery.

Fail 30 Nov 2010 99,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 99,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 94,269 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 94,269 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 94,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 82,503 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 80,133 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 77,396 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 77,396 miles

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

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 TYD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M408 TYD, 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 M408 TYD registered?

M408 TYD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 November 1994.

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