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M466 WFL

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,877 mi
Last recorded89,877 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM466 WFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 89,877 miles

oil leaks

rust patches underside of vehicle

slight movement to both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 May 2016 89,877 miles

slight play in steering rack

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leaks

rust patches underside of vehicle

slight movement to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 May 2015 82,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s rear tyre side wall cut

Pass 17 May 2014 73,989 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 73,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 73,982 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 73,387 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 71,657 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 66,005 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

MINOR CRACKING IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE.

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 60,664 miles

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

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

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 26 Oct 2007 55,449 miles

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

REAR O/S TYRE PERISHED

Pass 13 Oct 2006 52,863 miles

TYRE SIDE WALLS PERISHED

Pass 11 Nov 2005 50,433 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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M466 WFL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M466 WFL, 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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M466 WFL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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