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M563 XWS

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,886 mi
Last recorded51,886 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM563 XWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,886 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 51,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK O/S/R CHILED SEAT BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO CRACK FRONT PADS WORN VERRY CLOSE TO LIMITS ON N/S SLIGHT DAMAGE ON FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 6 Jul 2011 47,236 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 47,236 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front brake pads close to limit and near side mirror insecure and cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2010 43,791 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 43,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR(n/s)IS LOOSE ON ITS MOUNT AND DOES NOT REMAIN IN POSITION .OFFSIDE MIRROR IS PARTIALY OBSCURED BY THE CHILD SEAT

Pass 7 Jul 2009 40,880 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 40,880 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DAMAGE F REG PLATE.MISC BODY DAMAGE.OIL LEVEL LOW.

Fail 7 Jul 2008 37,462 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

DAMAGE F REG PLATE.N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 37,462 miles

DAMAGE F REG PLATE.N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 4 Jul 2007 34,873 miles

BODY DAMAGE N/S/R MINOR DAMAGE BRAKE LOAD VALVE LINK CORROSION O/S/R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES

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

R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS

Pass 4 Jul 2007 34,873 miles

BODY DAMAGE N/S/R MINOR DAMAGE BRAKE LOAD VALVE LINK CORROSION O/S/R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES

R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS

Pass 11 Jul 2006 30,923 miles

N/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING LOW O/S/R WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 11 Jul 2006 30,923 miles

N/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING LOW O/S/R WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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M563 XWS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M563 XWS, 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 M563 XWS registered?

M563 XWS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M563 XWS safe to buy?

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