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M476 CDU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,863 mi
Last recorded41,863 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM476 CDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,863 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 84,609 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 84,608 miles

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

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

Light switch insecure

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 7 Jul 2009 81,788 miles

Condition of rear number plate

Fail 1 Jul 2009 81,648 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Condition of rear number plate

Pass 28 Jun 2008 72,216 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 66,612 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 66,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jun 2006
Fail 12 Jun 2006 63,940 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2005 60,377 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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M476 CDU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M476 CDU, 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 M476 CDU registered?

M476 CDU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 November 1994.

Is M476 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M476 CDU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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