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M548 XVG

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,795 mi
Last recorded51,795 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM548 XVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 51,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BOTH FRONT (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 48,518 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 35,783 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,858 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 33,640 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,935 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE SURFACE RUST

FRONT DISKS STARTING TO DISCOULOUR

VAIRIOUS AREAS OF CAR STARTING TO RUST

Pass 25 Aug 2010 30,368 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,678 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all exhaust mounts split

front number plate discoloured

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 11 Aug 2008 26,824 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all exhaust mounts split

front number plate discoloured

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,307 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

centre exhaust rubber starting to split

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to grease

Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,895 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres sidewalls perished no cords visible

front number plate deteriorated

fuel tank filler neck corroded also showing signs of tank weaping

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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M548 XVG is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M548 XVG, 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 M548 XVG registered?

M548 XVG is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 August 1994.

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