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M57 ORN

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,807 mi
Last recorded64,807 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM57 ORN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 41,799 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 40,436 miles

o/s/f sill rusty

small blow in mid pipe joint

small hole in o/s/f floor

some play in both front top mounts

Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

corrosion o/s/f floor corner

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,281 miles

corrosion o/s/f floor out side of prescribed areas

play both front top mounts

Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,157 miles

O/S/F STRUT STARTING TO LEAK.

TOP FRONT STRUT MOUNTINGS WORN.

CRACKS IN FRONT TYRES.

EXCESSIVE CORROSION O/S/F FLOOR.

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW.

Fail 26 Sep 2008 36,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

CRACKS IN FRONT TYRES.

EXCESSIVE CORROSION O/S/F FLOOR.

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW.

O/S/F STRUT STARTING TO LEAK.

TOP FRONT STRUT MOUNTINGS WORN.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,032 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 35,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,139 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 32,815 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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M57 ORN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M57 ORN, 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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M57 ORN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 August 1994.

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