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M420 XBK

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,142 mi
Last recorded121,142 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM420 XBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 121,142 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

light scratch across windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2014 118,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light scratch across windscreen

offside rear of outer sill corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 118,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light scratch across windscreen

offside rear of outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 113,649 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion both front floors and offside rear outer sill.

Fail 25 Jun 2013 112,672 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion both front floors and offside outer sill,

Pass 27 Jun 2012 107,864 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/r outre sill corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2012 107,864 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/r outre sill corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 102,112 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 102,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/r outre sill corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 97,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2010 97,077 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2009 91,712 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 91,712 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 85,760 miles

Engine has oil leak

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

Wiper/Washer switch faulty.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 79,071 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 79,071 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 73,322 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.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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M420 XBK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc 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 M420 XBK, 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 M420 XBK registered?

M420 XBK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M420 XBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M420 XBK 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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