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M416 AAF

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,184 mi
Last recorded99,184 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM416 AAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 99,184 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 99,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 84,255 miles

corrosion in offside front floor pan not within 30cm of mounting points

Fail 21 Aug 2008 84,253 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in offside front floor pan not within 30cm of mounting points

Pass 7 Aug 2007 73,281 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 69,592 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 69,590 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 61,655 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 61,655 miles

Offside Front 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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M416 AAF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M416 AAF, 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 M416 AAF registered?

M416 AAF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M416 AAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M416 AAF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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