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M41 ALU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,833 mi
Last recorded59,833 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM41 ALU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 59,833 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 59,768 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,130 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 59,116 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,907 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 56,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 55,097 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 53,297 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 50,227 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 50,227 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2010

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 48,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 48,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,501 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 45,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2007 43,608 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,383 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M41 ALU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 M41 ALU, 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 M41 ALU registered?

M41 ALU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 1994.

Is M41 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M41 ALU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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