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M493 TJO

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,267 mi
Last recorded98,267 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM493 TJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 98,267 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 97,210 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 93,928 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 70,743 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010

milige ilagable

Pass 25 Feb 2009 69,254 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 69,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 64,604 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 64,604 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2007 59,500 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 54,889 miles

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

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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M493 TJO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 M493 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M493 TJO registered?

M493 TJO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 November 1994.

Is M493 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M493 TJO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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