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M472 DVK

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

14,757 mi
Last recorded14,757 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM472 DVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 14,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 14,757 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 13,141 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 12,812 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 12,812 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 12,477 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 12,194 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 12,194 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 11,903 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 11,901 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 11,558 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 11,558 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 11,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 10,885 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 10,535 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 10,160 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 9,748 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 9,748 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 9,308 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 9,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 8,789 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 8,324 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 7,828 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 7,290 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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M472 DVK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 M472 DVK, 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 M472 DVK registered?

M472 DVK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 August 1994.

Is M472 DVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M472 DVK shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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