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M434 UYA

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,100 mi
Last recorded135,100 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM434 UYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2009 135,100 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 135,100 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 118,812 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 118,812 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 108,616 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 108,606 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front suspension becoming weak

o/s rear shock has slight leak

Fail 30 Oct 2007 108,496 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes poor

Pass 31 Oct 2006 93,444 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 85,949 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 85,949 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

both front bottom suspension arm inner bushes poor

exhaust baffells in tail box knocking

front number plate poor

n/s rear shock absorber showing oil

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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M434 UYA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M434 UYA, 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 M434 UYA registered?

M434 UYA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 November 1994.

Is M434 UYA safe to buy?

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