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M62 MWP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,636 mi
Last recorded169,636 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM62 MWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 169,636 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 169,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 167,400 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 167,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 162,983 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 162,935 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2009 156,352 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 151,727 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 146,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 146,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 133,923 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 133,923 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 121,379 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 121,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M62 MWP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M62 MWP, 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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M62 MWP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 November 1994.

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