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M551 UOO

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,814 mi
Last recorded71,814 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM551 UOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 71,814 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 71,814 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 65,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 52,994 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 27,012 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,818 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 31,946 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 30,007 miles

corrosion to fuel tank around filler neck

nearside rear inner wheel rim slightly bent

rear brake hose unions slightly corroded

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

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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M551 UOO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M551 UOO, 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 M551 UOO registered?

M551 UOO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 August 1994.

Is M551 UOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M551 UOO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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