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M453 RAJ

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,425 mi
Last recorded96,425 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM453 RAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 96,425 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2011 96,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 90,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front brake discs worn

n/s front inner wheel arch starting to corode by brake hose mounting and o/s front

Fail 8 Mar 2010 90,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front brake discs worn

n/s front inner wheel arch starting to corode by brake hose mounting and o/s front

Pass 7 Apr 2009 86,446 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 86,446 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Diska correded

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

Battery loose

R Tyres geting v low

Shocks top mounts play side to side

Pass 7 Jun 2008 11,240 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 11,240 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2007 106,968 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 106,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 May 2006 99,860 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 99,859 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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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M453 RAJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M453 RAJ, 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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M453 RAJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 November 1994.

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