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M502 RFS

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,935 mi
Last recorded194,935 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM502 RFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 194,935 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 194,935 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 15,865 miles

electric fuel pump secured with tape

exhaust has 1 mounting missing 1of 4

Pass 11 Feb 2010 138,114 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 10,125 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 6,939 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 4,501 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 4,501 miles

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

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

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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M502 RFS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M502 RFS, 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 M502 RFS registered?

M502 RFS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M502 RFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M502 RFS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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