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M51 SNK

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,031 mi
Last recorded96,031 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM51 SNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 96,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre brake pipes corroded

fuel tank filler neck corroded

n/s wing corroded

rear body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2011 96,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre brake pipes corroded

coolant leak

fuel tank filler neck corroded

gearbox oil leak

n/s sill holed but not in prescribed area

n/s wing corroded

n/s/f floorpan corroded but not in prescibed area

o/s/f floor pan corroded but not in prescribed area

rear body showing signs of corrosion

tailgate catch faulty

Pass 6 Feb 2008 89,085 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 81,526 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 74,749 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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M51 SNK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M51 SNK, 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 M51 SNK registered?

M51 SNK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 November 1994.

Is M51 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M51 SNK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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