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M766 GBC

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,735 mi
Last recorded88,735 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM766 GBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 88,735 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 88,735 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 85,476 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,754 miles

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,519 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 51,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 51,715 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 39,004 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 26,989 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,511 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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M766 GBC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M766 GBC, 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 M766 GBC registered?

M766 GBC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M766 GBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M766 GBC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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