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M511 CDE

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,631 mi
Last recorded122,631 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM511 CDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 122,631 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 122,631 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 114,035 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 109,849 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

n/s/r wheel bearing cap missing

o/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 16 Aug 2008 104,139 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 104,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2007 96,923 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 85,044 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 85,044 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 77,062 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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M511 CDE is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M511 CDE, 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 M511 CDE registered?

M511 CDE is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 November 1994.

Is M511 CDE safe to buy?

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