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M716 PGS

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,731 mi
Last recorded121,731 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM716 PGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 121,731 miles

brake and suspension components corroded

front and rear outer wheelarches slightly corroded

minor oil leak

offside front inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 105,077 miles

both front and rear outer wheel arches corroded/has corrosion bubbles

front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

gearbox oil leak

nearside front outer body panel/wing corroded but has a temporary repair

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 87,824 miles

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 71,603 miles

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

front floor area slightly corroded

minor oil leak

wheelarches slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 70,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 70,299 miles

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,513 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 69,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 68,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to split on ends still cleaning screen

small rust on off side front outer sill

Pass 27 Oct 2011 68,252 miles

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

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

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

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

small crack in both front brake hoses

small rust on off side outer sill

Fail 24 Oct 2011 68,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

small crack in both front brake hoses

small rust on off side outer sill

Pass 18 Oct 2010 67,126 miles

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

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

slight play in near side front top suspension top mounting

small rust on offside outer sill

Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,048 miles

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

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

small play in near sided front top suspension mount

Pass 30 Oct 2008 64,906 miles

both front tyres tread 3mm

slight cuts in nearside front tyre

taped on near side rear indicator lens

Fail 30 Oct 2008 64,906 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres tread 3mm

slight cuts in nearside front tyre

taped on near side rear indicator lens

Pass 10 Oct 2007 63,708 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 63,151 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 63,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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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M716 PGS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M716 PGS, 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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M716 PGS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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