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M591 BPN

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,966 mi
Last recorded50,966 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM591 BPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,966 miles

O/s/r tyre perished

Fail 19 Jan 2015 50,966 miles

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

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

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

O/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Jan 2014 46,428 miles

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

brake hoses wearing,brake pipes corroding,floor corroded,bodywork corroded,bumpers damaged

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 21 Jan 2014 46,426 miles

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

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

brake hoses wearing,brake pipes corroding,floor corroded,bodywork corroded,bumpers damaged

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,294 miles

rear w/bearings getting noisy,brake pipes corroding,suspension components+bodywork+floor corroding,bumpers damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2012 40,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear w/bearings getting noisy,brake pipes corroding,suspension components+bodywork+floor corroding,bumpers damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2011 37,575 miles

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

bodywork+bumpers poor condition,brake ferrules corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,599 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 34,599 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,434 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded\front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,393 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 31,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,121 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 25,977 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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M591 BPN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M591 BPN, 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 M591 BPN registered?

M591 BPN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 October 1994.

Is M591 BPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M591 BPN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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