MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,648 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front suspension arms corroding
rear no plate deteriorating
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside front lower arm corroded
slight play in both front top strut mounts
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside front lower arm corroded
slight play in both front top strut mounts
as previous vt32
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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M490 RTO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 M490 RTO, 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 M490 RTO registered?
M490 RTO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is M490 RTO safe to buy?
The MOT history for M490 RTO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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