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M679 FTA

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,146 mi
Last recorded125,146 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM679 FTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 125,146 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 76,620 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 76,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 69,887 miles

Rear brake hoses both starting to perish,

Pass 12 Oct 2007 64,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ONE FUEL PUMP MOUNT BROCKEN

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 58,831 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 47,077 miles

Slight play in the near side rear wheel bearing.

The off side rear brake hose has started to deteriorate.

Fail 16 Sep 2005 47,067 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Both front shock absorbers have started to weap and are getting weak.

Front brake discs are getting thin and deteriorating.

Front brake pads are low.

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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M679 FTA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M679 FTA, 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 M679 FTA registered?

M679 FTA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M679 FTA safe to buy?

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