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M738 PGS

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,614 mi
Last recorded90,614 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM738 PGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 90,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust supported by wire

Fail 15 Jun 2007 77,653 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust at rear low.squeeks in rear brakes slight buckling front wheels

Pass 15 Jun 2007 77,653 miles

exhaust at rear low.squeeks in rear brakes slight buckling front wheels

Pass 14 Jul 2006 72,727 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 72,727 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 69,222 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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M738 PGS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M738 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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What year was M738 PGS registered?

M738 PGS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M738 PGS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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