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M495 WFL

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,304 mi
Last recorded59,304 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM495 WFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 59,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake hoses very slightly perished

wipers split at ends but clearing screen

Fail 30 Jul 2013 59,299 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake hoses very slightly perished

wipers split at ends but clearing screen

Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front cv gaiters perished

engine breather collapsed

vehicle corroded but not holed

Pass 13 Jul 2011 54,492 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f wing very corroded at base

Fail 13 Jul 2011 54,492 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f wing very corroded at base

Pass 20 Jul 2010 51,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise that the coil springs are corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2009 47,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise that the front coil springs are corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2009 47,903 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise that the front coil springs are corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise that there is a 20mm corrosion hole in the o/s/f footwell not within a prescribed area. advise that the n/s/f footwell is showing signs of corrosion.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,052 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 37,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front brake pipe corroded. †play in top strut mounts. †front tyres very low. rear tyres perished.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 32,893 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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M495 WFL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M495 WFL, 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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M495 WFL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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