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M465 DDX

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,372 mi
Last recorded71,372 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM465 DDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 71,372 miles

Body panels rusty

Fuel pump bracket mounting rubber broken at one end

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside headlight holed

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

Unable to check in boot (full)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 71,372 miles

Body panels rusty

Fuel pump bracket mounting rubber broken at one end

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside headlight holed

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

Unable to check in boot (full)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 62,786 miles

Body corroded around arches/sills

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pump mounting rubber broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside headlight cracked and holed

Various brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

Fail 27 Jul 2011 62,786 miles

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

Body corroded around arches/sills

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pump mounting rubber broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside headlight cracked and holed

Various brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2010 51,688 miles

Nearside headlight cracked/holed

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 51,503 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside headlight cracked/holed

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 42,890 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Moisture in nearside headlight

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 42,890 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Moisture in nearside headlight

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 35,934 miles

Exhaust centre silencer starting to corrode

Nearside headlight glass cracked and light contains water

Fail 11 Aug 2008 35,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust centre silencer starting to corrode

Nearside headlight glass cracked and light contains water

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 27,560 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 21,094 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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M465 DDX is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M465 DDX, 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 M465 DDX registered?

M465 DDX is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 August 1994.

Is M465 DDX safe to buy?

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