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M53 UGR

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,228 mi
Last recorded51,228 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM53 UGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 51,228 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,893 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,583 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 49,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 46,752 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 46,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 44,948 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,938 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 42,938 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 40,794 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 40,794 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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M53 UGR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M53 UGR, 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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What year was M53 UGR registered?

M53 UGR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 August 1994.

Is M53 UGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M53 UGR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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