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M605 OKE

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,017 mi
Last recorded116,017 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM605 OKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 116,017 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 116,017 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 57,610 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 57,607 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 54,595 miles

Front both strut top mounts have slight play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake has only just met requirements

Fail 20 Sep 2018 54,583 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned lock nut loose (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front both strut top mounts have slight play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake has only just met requirements

Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,748 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 52,151 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,539 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,812 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,025 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,700 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,786 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 46,071 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 45,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 45,559 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 44,296 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 42,687 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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M605 OKE is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M605 OKE, 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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M605 OKE is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 1994.

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The MOT history for M605 OKE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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