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M524 WFL

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,299 mi
Last recorded27,299 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM524 WFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 27,299 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 27,299 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 27,298 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 26,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 26,712 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,711 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 26,709 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,707 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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M524 WFL 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 M524 WFL, 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 M524 WFL registered?

M524 WFL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 August 1994.

Is M524 WFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M524 WFL 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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