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M703 DBD

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,647 mi
Last recorded96,647 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM703 DBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 96,647 miles

Some general corrosion to structure and components

Some wear to macpherson strut upper mountings

Pass 22 Nov 2013 89,773 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs rusty

gearbox oil leak around selector assembly

imbalance on handbrake 33%

offside rear tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall- no cords exposed

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear wheel inner rim distorted

small crack in nearside rear light lens

small exhaust blow from rear silencer joint with centre pipe

Fail 21 Nov 2013 89,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear coil springs rusty

front reg plate cracked

front wipers smearing screen slightly

gearbox oil leak around selector assembly

imbalance on handbrake 33%

offside rear tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall- no cords exposed

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear wheel inner rim distorted

small crack in nearside rear light lens

small exhaust blow from rear silencer joint with centre pipe

Pass 24 Jan 2012 86,746 miles

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

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

steering wheel slight damage

Pass 22 Feb 2011 83,133 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 83,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 81,983 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 81,983 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 77,062 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 77,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 75,081 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 75,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 72,510 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 72,503 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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M703 DBD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White 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 M703 DBD, 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 M703 DBD registered?

M703 DBD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 December 1994.

Is M703 DBD safe to buy?

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