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M45 CGF

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,540 mi
Last recorded133,540 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM45 CGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 133,540 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 128,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 123,585 miles

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes coprroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 118,788 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jan 2013 114,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 109,281 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 109,281 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 104,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small patches of corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2011 104,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

small patches of corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2009 98,513 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 86,606 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 77,665 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 69,478 miles

chip and condensation in o\s headlamp

corrosion to rear brake pipes to compensator

n\s\f inner brake pad low

slight brake bind to n\s\f

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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M45 CGF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M45 CGF, 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 M45 CGF registered?

M45 CGF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 November 1994.

Is M45 CGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M45 CGF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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