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M715 GDF

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,438 mi
Last recorded82,438 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM715 GDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 82,438 miles

both sills damaged

no front passenger seat fitted

no rear seats fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2016 82,438 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking from fuel tank (7.2.3)

both sills damaged

no front passenger seat fitted

no rear seats fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 80,768 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 79,800 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 79,609 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 71,297 miles

N/S and O/S front floorpan areas very corroded and holed

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 71,294 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

N/S and O/S front floorpan areas very corroded and holed

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 71,179 miles

2 corrosion holes in front section of floorpan, not in any prescribed areas

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 70,277 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 70,265 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 68,944 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 66,547 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 64,198 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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M715 GDF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M715 GDF, 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 M715 GDF registered?

M715 GDF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 1994.

Is M715 GDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M715 GDF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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