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M472 WFL

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,016 mi
Last recorded94,016 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM472 WFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 94,016 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 89,610 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 88,666 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 87,474 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2009 86,523 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 85,605 miles

Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 83,001 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 83,001 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 80,136 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 78,490 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 WFL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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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What year was M472 WFL registered?

M472 WFL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 August 1994.

Is M472 WFL safe to buy?

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