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M573 SYB

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

144,655 mi
Last recorded144,655 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM573 SYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 144,655 miles

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

dampness around fuel tank no sign off leaking at time off test

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 6 Mar 2013 144,655 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

dampness around fuel tank no sign off leaking at time off test

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 7 Mar 2012 139,091 miles

corrosion o/s front outside area

Fail 2 Mar 2012 139,072 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

corrosion o/s front outside area

Pass 3 Mar 2011 133,837 miles

Battery insecure

Centre 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 Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 133,834 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Battery insecure

Centre 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 Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 129,014 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 129,014 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 123,671 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 123,669 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 115,651 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 107,307 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 107,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 100,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 100,201 miles

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

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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M573 SYB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M573 SYB, 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 M573 SYB registered?

M573 SYB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M573 SYB safe to buy?

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