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M74 CMR

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,988 mi
Last recorded86,988 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM74 CMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 86,988 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 86,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 79,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 74,612 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front , cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

both rear tyres slightly cracking

nearside front tyre getting close to limit on edges

nearside wing mirror glass deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2015 71,142 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 66,677 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 20 Feb 2013 62,487 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 62,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 57,745 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 57,745 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,448 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Feb 2011 52,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,826 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,194 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,359 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2006 34,806 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 34,795 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M74 CMR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M74 CMR, 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 M74 CMR registered?

M74 CMR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M74 CMR safe to buy?

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