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M556 BLU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,592 mi
Last recorded63,592 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM556 BLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2014 63,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre is perrished

Pass 4 Feb 2013 63,124 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front registration plate cracked.

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre side walls perished.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,817 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,393 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,345 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,487 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,363 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 47,957 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 45,961 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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M556 BLU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M556 BLU, 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 M556 BLU registered?

M556 BLU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 December 1994.

Is M556 BLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M556 BLU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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