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M439 MBU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,428 mi
Last recorded79,428 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM439 MBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 79,428 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 79,428 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)

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

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

brake discs slightly corroded

drivers seat mechanism fault

engine misfire

exhaust flexi seperating & front clamp deteriorated & mount perished

front reg slightly deteriorated

oil leak

osf & osr brake pipes corroded

passenger door sticking

play both front strut tops

suspect leak at fuel pump & bracket damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2007 73,554 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 73,554 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded †osr brake pipe corroded †osr brake noise †exhaust mounts perished & front clamp badly corroded †brake cables corroded †

passenger door & tailgate sticking †both front brake hoses slightly perished †radiator lower corners corroded †oil leak †

play in both front top strut mounts †slight play in both rear wheel bearings †

Pass 17 Jan 2006 67,196 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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M439 MBU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M439 MBU, 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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M439 MBU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 August 1994.

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