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M506 MWN

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,524 mi
Last recorded13,524 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM506 MWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 13,524 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber loose

different size tyres front to back on same size wheels

slight play in both top suspension mounts

some play in steering columb bush

Fail 18 Oct 2012 13,524 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber loose

different size tyres front to back on same size wheels

slight play in both top suspension mounts

some play in steering columb bush

Pass 1 Dec 2011 6,263 miles

slight play in steering column

Fail 30 Nov 2011 6,241 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering column

Pass 1 Dec 2010 93,588 miles

exhaust noisey copy of 7.1 exhaust system supplied

n/s/r tyre slightly damaged

o/s sill corroded

only just passed emissions

petrol very low

wheels very wide for vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2009 83,185 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight play in n/s/f top shocker mount

Fail 26 Nov 2009 83,167 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight play in n/s/f top shocker mount

Pass 2 Dec 2008 77,199 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 77,199 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 74,426 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel neck corroded

oil leak gearbox area

Fail 21 Jan 2008 74,422 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel neck corroded

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 8 Jan 2007 66,220 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 66,220 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 62,733 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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M506 MWN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M506 MWN, 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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M506 MWN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 August 1994.

Is M506 MWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M506 MWN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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