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M449 BCD

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,760 mi
Last recorded42,760 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM449 BCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 42,760 miles

ADVISE front pads @ 75% wear Front disc's lipped rusty and pitted ....Didnt effect the brake results

Fail 10 Jan 2008 42,744 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 41,362 miles

rear wheels binding slightly

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 7 Apr 2006 40,541 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear wheel arch damaged

rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

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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M449 BCD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M449 BCD, 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 M449 BCD registered?

M449 BCD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 August 1994.

Is M449 BCD safe to buy?

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