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M595 BRP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,373 mi
Last recorded120,373 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM595 BRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 120,373 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise sills corroded and painted not holed

Pass 16 Sep 2009 124,327 miles

slight lift in top steering column

slight pereshing on n/s and o/s/front flexi brake hoses

surface rust on metal brake pipe to n/s/rear brake hose

surface rust on n/s and o/s/front metal brake pipes to brake hoses

Fail 14 Sep 2009 124,273 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

slight lift in top steering column

slight pereshing on n/s and o/s/front flexi brake hoses

surface rust on metal brake pipe to n/s/rear brake hose

Pass 16 Sep 2008 120,121 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 120,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 116,748 miles

advisorys on test 352754357465

Fail 11 Sep 2007 116,748 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust system blowing slightly from centre joint

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes feeding rear flexi hoses

Pass 1 Sep 2006 112,848 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 112,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 109,172 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 109,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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M595 BRP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M595 BRP, 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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M595 BRP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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