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M437 RFV

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,024 mi
Last recorded62,024 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM437 RFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 62,024 miles

all brake pipes have been greased

front tyres wearing inner edges

slight play front strut top mounts

Pass 19 Jun 2009 54,668 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

brake pipes been greased

fuel tank damp

rear window replaced with wood

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 19 Jun 2009 54,666 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

brake pipes been greased

fuel tank damp

rear window replaced with wood

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,938 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 47,938 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 41,656 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 31,713 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 31,713 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 29,054 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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M437 RFV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M437 RFV, 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 M437 RFV registered?

M437 RFV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is M437 RFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M437 RFV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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