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M417 GFG

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,737 mi
Last recorded37,737 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM417 GFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2020 37,737 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear arches corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2019 35,848 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill heavily corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 35,848 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill heavily corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 29,843 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 27,073 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 27,069 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 26,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 12,334 miles

front brake hose,s are starting to perish

Pass 9 Jan 2013 23,638 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 22,707 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 22,515 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 21,406 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,569 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,892 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Sep 2006 18,063 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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M417 GFG is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M417 GFG, 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 M417 GFG registered?

M417 GFG is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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