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M68 RAN

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,524 mi
Last recorded113,524 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM68 RAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 113,524 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 111,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded/minor leak (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front gear selector vauge between reverse and first

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 109,919 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 107,116 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 104,779 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 104,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 102,096 miles

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

brake fluid level high

Fail 5 Apr 2013 102,088 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

brake fluid level high

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 98,746 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2011 95,595 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 95,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 91,470 miles

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 91,468 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 16 Apr 2009 87,275 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 82,668 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 78,578 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 78,578 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 72,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 72,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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M68 RAN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M68 RAN, 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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M68 RAN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 December 1994.

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