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M465 RFS

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,256 mi
Last recorded89,256 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM465 RFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 89,256 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 86,651 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking due to age

rear exhaust rubbers detoriated

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 11 Jul 2013 86,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking due to age

rear exhaust rubbers detoriated

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 12 Jul 2012 82,928 miles

rear center seat belt missing

rear suspension very rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2012 82,928 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear suspension very rusty

rear center seat belt missing

Fail 1 Jul 2011 78,125 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 78,125 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 74,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 74,336 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,640 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED. FRONT No PLATE DAMAGED. PLAY AT N/S/R HUB. CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT VEHICLE. N/S/R BRAKES LOW BRAKING EFFORT

Fail 6 Jul 2009 70,640 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

N/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED. FRONT No PLATE DAMAGED. PLAY AT N/S/R HUB. CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT VEHICLE. N/S/R BRAKES LOW BRAKING EFFORT

Pass 2 Jul 2008 65,695 miles

FRONT No PLATE CRACKED. O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL RUN FLAT. PLAY AT O/S/R HUB. N/S/F ROADWHEEL DAMAGED. PLAY AT O/S/F HUB/BALL JOINT. EXHAUST LOOSE,LEAKING

Fail 28 Jun 2008 65,695 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT No PLATE CRACKED. O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL RUN FLAT. PLAY AT O/S/R HUB. N/S/F ROADWHEEL DAMAGED. PLAY AT O/S/F HUB/BALL JOINT. EXHAUST LOOSE,LEAKING

Pass 27 Jun 2007 60,979 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT O/S/F & N/S/F TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS. N/S/F FLEX HOSE END FERRULE CORRODED. REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. SLIGHT PLAY AT O/S/R HUB

Fail 27 Jun 2007 60,979 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

SLIGHT PLAY AT O/S/F & N/S/F TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS. N/S/F FLEX HOSE END FERRULE CORRODED. REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. SLIGHT PLAY O/S/R HUB

Pass 28 Jun 2006 57,318 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 53,646 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 RFS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RFS, 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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M465 RFS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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