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M562 WSL

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

121,364 mi
Last recorded121,364 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM562 WSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 121,364 miles

All metal brake pipes under vehicle showing heavy surface rust

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Main beam switch slightly stiff

O/s number plate bulb showing amber

Rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Rear view mirror missing

Fail 11 Jan 2010 121,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All metal brake pipes under vehicle showing heavy surface rust

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Main beam switch slightly stiff

O/s number plate bulb showing amber

Rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Rear view mirror missing

Fail 1 Jun 2009 119,391 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s no/plate light off colour

rear no/plate slightlly deterioating

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 116,044 miles

brake pipes corroded

brake warning light remains on

interior rear view mirror missing

oil leak from engine

Fail 21 May 2008 116,044 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroded

brake warning light remains on

interior rear view mirror missing

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 May 2007 112,714 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 112,714 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 109,415 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 109,415 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M562 WSL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M562 WSL, 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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M562 WSL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 1994.

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