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M740 LUY

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,532 mi
Last recorded100,532 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM740 LUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2009 100,532 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 100,532 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 84,593 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 84,593 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 69,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 64,188 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PLAY IN FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS †NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON SIDEWALL

Pass 24 Mar 2006 64,188 miles

PLAY IN FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS †NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON SIDEWALL

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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M740 LUY is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M740 LUY, 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 M740 LUY registered?

M740 LUY is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 November 1994.

Is M740 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M740 LUY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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