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M641 XPW

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,643 mi
Last recorded61,643 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM641 XPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,643 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 58,716 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Fuel pump mounting broken

Knock in top steering column bearing

Slight exhaust blow from front joint

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,721 miles

Both rear tyres and O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 57,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both rear tyres and O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 56,511 miles

chip in windscreen. slight leak nearside front shock absorber. both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 26 Mar 2009 55,371 miles

windscreen chipped nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2008 53,468 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,824 miles

Advise rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,725 miles

front screen chipped

Fail 16 Mar 2006 47,725 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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M641 XPW 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 80%.

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 M641 XPW, 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 M641 XPW registered?

M641 XPW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M641 XPW safe to buy?

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