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M626 RVJ

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,863 mi
Last recorded120,863 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM626 RVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 120,863 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 120,842 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Under bonnet to horn. (1.9.2a)

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)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Both. (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp aim too high Both. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pipe kinked Both to brake cylinders. (3.6.B.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes to load valve and o/s/r to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread And deteriorated. (6.3.1d)

Tyres appear incorrect size for rim (stretched).

Unable to check rear seat belts as stuck behind seat.

Pass 27 Jun 2015 113,980 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 107,374 miles

Both rear brake pipes and hose ferrals heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 107,361 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear brake pipes and hose ferrals heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 184,236 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 184,236 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 102,014 miles

Catalytic converter heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 96,144 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 82,870 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 82,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 79,616 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 79,616 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside headlamp damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2007 75,119 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 68,875 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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M626 RVJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M626 RVJ, 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 M626 RVJ registered?

M626 RVJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 November 1994.

Is M626 RVJ safe to buy?

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