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M730 RCW

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,306 mi
Last recorded49,306 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM730 RCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 49,306 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 46,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion to offside sill

Pass 10 Nov 2021 46,052 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 46,052 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 45,730 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 44,443 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 44,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 42,703 miles

brakes pipes corroded

offside front brake hose pipe slightly deterioted but not considered excessive

Fail 25 Jul 2018 42,699 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x3 (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure fouling on body (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired lower and upper (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brakes pipes corroded

offside front brake hose pipe slightly deterioted but not considered excessive

Pass 3 Jul 2017 38,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn low

Offside Front vehicle floor slightly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 35,347 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 35,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 35,347 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 35,347 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,758 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,225 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 26,223 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,580 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 22,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,115 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2008 18,129 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 18,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,182 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 14,081 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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M730 RCW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M730 RCW, 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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M730 RCW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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