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M477 DVK

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

2,675 mi
Last recorded2,675 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM477 DVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 2,675 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 2,675 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 583 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 583 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 98,975 miles

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

fuel pipe ferrule excessively corroded at rear

Fail 13 Jul 2012 98,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipe ferrule excessively corroded at rear

Pass 5 Aug 2011 96,942 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 96,942 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 95,160 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 95,159 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 93,208 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 91,012 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 87,230 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 87,229 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 85,325 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 85,325 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 82,844 miles

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

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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M477 DVK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 M477 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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M477 DVK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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