MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside arches corroded
Nearside sills corroded
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside arches corroded
Offside solls corroded
rear axle corroded
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside arches corroded
Nearside sills corroded
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside arches corroded
Offside solls corroded
rear axle corroded
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear axle corroded
slight corrision on both arches
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rear axle corroded
slight corrision on both arches
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 39% imbalance , maximum allowance is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure outer lower back rest support locking mechanism not locking (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 72% brake imbalance recorded , maximum allowance is 30% . DANGEROUS. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished and split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished and split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake Fluid level / Handbrake warning light flickering on
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear parking brake cable stiff in operation
Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both sides cover missing (4.7.1 (a))
tyres different size front to rear
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
excessive shoulder wear front tyres - tracking may require adjustment
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
excessive shoulder wear front tyres - tracking may require adjustment
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M742 FDF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M742 FDF, 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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M742 FDF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 September 1994.
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