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M579 NKK

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,882 mi
Last recorded117,882 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM579 NKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 117,882 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 116,992 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 101,754 miles

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 101,751 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 91,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed and splitting away from floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed and splitting away from floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 91,615 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed and splitting away from floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed and splitting away from floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 85,825 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 75,516 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 68,469 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 68,469 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,292 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 25 Jun 2015 62,292 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

front pads getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,921 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,609 miles

Front tyres approx.2.0mm of tread

Fuel filler neck rusty

Offside door shut/quarter panel rusty

Offside front sill rusty

Offside rear sill corroded

Rear exhaust mounts poor

Fail 8 Mar 2013 57,609 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front tyres approx.2.0mm of tread

Fuel filler neck rusty

Offside door shut/quarter panel rusty

Offside front sill rusty

Offside rear sill corroded

Rear exhaust mounts poor

Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,345 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,223 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers split

oil leak from gearbox

slight corrsion on nsr seal/ bottom of wheelarch

Pass 17 Jul 2009 54,671 miles

OSR sill area corroded, near fuel filler kneck.

Fail 16 Jul 2009 54,666 miles

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

NSF sill area corroded.

OSR sill area corroded, near fuel filler kneck.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,825 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,849 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 45,831 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 45,831 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 43,234 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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M579 NKK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M579 NKK, 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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M579 NKK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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