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M489 MNE

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,823 mi
Last recorded110,823 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2006
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM489 MNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2006 110,823 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 110,823 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust clamp missing at joint of catalyst and centre pipe.

N/s/f brake flexi-hose starting to perish slightly.

N/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 106,213 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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M489 MNE is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M489 MNE, 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 M489 MNE registered?

M489 MNE is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M489 MNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M489 MNE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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