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M73 GCU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,323 mi
Last recorded83,323 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM73 GCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,323 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 83,315 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 76,733 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 76,726 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 70,110 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 70,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 62,530 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 55,651 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 49,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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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M73 GCU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M73 GCU, 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 M73 GCU registered?

M73 GCU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 September 1994.

Is M73 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M73 GCU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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