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M604 MKJ

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,111 mi
Last recorded135,111 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM604 MKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2014 135,111 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 134,675 miles

surface corrsion on sills

Pass 9 Aug 2012 134,139 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 133,625 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 133,105 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 132,346 miles

light corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

movement in both front strutt top mounts

Pass 27 Aug 2008 131,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front flexy brake hoses starting to crack

centre to rear exhaust moves and is deteriorating

Fail 26 Aug 2008 131,610 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front flexy brake hoses starting to crack

centre to rear exhaust moves and is deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2007 130,640 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 130,618 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 129,638 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 129,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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M604 MKJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M604 MKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M604 MKJ registered?

M604 MKJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 August 1994.

Is M604 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M604 MKJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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