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M486 KEL

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,274 mi
Last recorded75,274 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM486 KEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 75,274 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 75,274 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 70,161 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 68,230 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 68,230 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,870 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,331 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 54,330 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 54,330 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 51,527 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 49,560 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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M486 KEL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M486 KEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M486 KEL registered?

M486 KEL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 November 1994.

Is M486 KEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M486 KEL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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