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M596 OKK

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,629 mi
Last recorded137,629 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM596 OKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2011 137,629 miles

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

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

No centre rear seat belt.

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

front brake brake discs have worn thin.

n/s sill is rusty.

o/s/r brake pipe is rusty.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 137,629 miles

No centre rear seat belt.

front brake brake discs have worn thin.

n/s sill is rusty.

o/s/r brake pipe is rusty.

Pass 16 Oct 2010 129,390 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 129,391 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 121,331 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008
Fail 19 Aug 2008

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 106,970 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 100,855 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 140,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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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M596 OKK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M596 OKK, 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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M596 OKK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 October 1994.

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