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M68 TWL

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,581 mi
Last recorded113,581 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM68 TWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 113,581 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 24 Jun 2016 100,991 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 100,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 105,447 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 95,153 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

catalytic convertor deteriorated and rattling

offside front and offside rear tyres perishing

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2014 95,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

catalytic convertor deteriorated and rattling

coolant low

offside front and offside rear tyres perishing

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2013 87,271 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 87,269 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 72,509 miles

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

N.S.Front wiper blade starting to split.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 72,509 miles

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

N.S.Front wiper blade starting to split.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 62,183 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 58,133 miles

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

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,602 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 31,813 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,525 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 14,513 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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M68 TWL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M68 TWL, 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 TWL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 December 1994.

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