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M497 SJX

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM497 SJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2016
Pass 26 Mar 2015
Pass 14 Mar 2014

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013
Pass 19 Mar 2012 67,903 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 66,818 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 65,864 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 65,143 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 60,996 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R bump stop broken

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 58,606 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 56,355 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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M497 SJX 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 100%.

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 M497 SJX, 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 M497 SJX registered?

M497 SJX is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 December 1994.

Is M497 SJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M497 SJX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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