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M484 TJO

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,180 mi
Last recorded47,180 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM484 TJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 47,180 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 40,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

slight lift in both front shockabsorber tops

Pass 15 Aug 2014 38,078 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,605 miles

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

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

slight play in steering column

Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak around engine

Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,317 miles

both front wishbone back bushes slightly perished

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

compensator becoming stiff

front brake pads wearing thin

front number plate slightly discoloured

oil around gearbox

slight play in nearside front top shocker mount

Pass 6 Aug 2010 28,142 miles

both front wishbone back bushes becoming unbonded

Pass 22 Aug 2009 22,762 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,546 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,450 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,279 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 20,279 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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M484 TJO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M484 TJO, 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 M484 TJO registered?

M484 TJO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 1994.

Is M484 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M484 TJO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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