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M419 LYV

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

53,260 mi
Last recorded53,260 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM419 LYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 53,260 miles

Central Rear Fuel filter connection hose pipe slightly deteriorated

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 53,260 miles

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Central Rear Fuel filter connection hose pipe slightly deteriorated

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 52,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside body work has a scratch mark

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear fuel filter connection hose pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2021 52,259 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside body work has a scratch mark

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both front brake discs scored/lipped

rear fuel filter connection hose pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2019 51,882 miles

Offside Front and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system+rear silencer box badly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2019 51,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing from the centre joints pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system+rear silencer box badly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2018 51,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front joint has a minor leak+rear exhaust box badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front (1.1.11 (c))

both rear coil springs rusted

oil leaks

nearside rear tyre tread has a deep cut

Fail 17 Nov 2018 51,237 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers worn/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front joint has a minor leak+rear exhaust box badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front (1.1.11 (c))

both rear coil springs rusted

oil leaks

nearside rear tyre tread has a deep cut

Pass 21 Oct 2017 49,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 47,739 miles

oil leaks

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2016 47,739 miles

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

oil leaks

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 46,276 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 44,579 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2013 43,008 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 43,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 41,760 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

dampness around nearside engine side power steering pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2011 40,053 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre nailed

oil leaks underneath

Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,700 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,135 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,611 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 34,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,325 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,338 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 28,407 miles

fron lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

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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M419 LYV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M419 LYV, 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 M419 LYV registered?

M419 LYV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 November 1994.

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