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M415 BAV

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,878 mi
Last recorded81,878 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM415 BAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 81,878 miles

All brake pipes are slightly corroded

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

Front o/s bumper is slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,744 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s & o/s sills corroded & holed at front but not within a prescribed area, advise urgent attention

Fail 6 Jul 2015 79,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s & o/s sills corroded & holed at front but not within a prescribed area, advise urgent attention

Pass 24 Jun 2014 76,756 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 74,032 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,432 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,221 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,830 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 67,830 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,769 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 66,769 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 65,312 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 65,312 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 63,643 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 63,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear wheel bearing dust cap missing

Pass 3 Jun 2006 59,423 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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M415 BAV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M415 BAV, 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 M415 BAV registered?

M415 BAV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 1994.

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