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M468 MCY

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,270 mi
Last recorded97,270 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM468 MCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 97,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake fluid level is fairly low.

exhaust shows evidence of join leaks.

front service brakes have only just met the inbalance requirements 25% inbalance.

front service brakes show run-out.

fuel filter/pump housing secured with cable ties.

near side front brake back plate shows corrosion/is incomplete.

near side front brake caliper/flexi-hose show grease contamination.

near side front outer brake pad is worn extensivly thin.

near side front outer constant velocity joint gaiter shows grease contamination.

near side front suspension strut top mount shows play.

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm

near side rear wheel bearing cap missing.

off side front headlamp beam image is"flat" and just within aim tolerance.

off side front metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

off side front tyre is perished/cracked.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear.

parking brake cable is fouling the exhaust system.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

rear exhaust section is secured with cable ties.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease inbalance.

service brake pedal shows travel.

steering coloumn shows play.

Fail 3 Feb 2009 96,427 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake fluid level is fairly low.

exhaust shows evidence of join leaks.

front service brakes show run-out.

fuel filter/pump housing secured with cable ties.

near side front outer brake pad is worn extensivly thin.

near side front suspension strut top mount shows play.

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm

near side rear wheel bearing cap missing.

off side front headlamp beam image is"flat" and just within aim tolerance.

off side front metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

off side front wheel bearing shows extensive play.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear exhaust section is secured with cable ties.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease inbalance.

service brake pedal shows travel.

steering coloumn shows play.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 79,744 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 72,192 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 66,307 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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M468 MCY is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M468 MCY, 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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M468 MCY is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 August 1994.

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