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M76 BGP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,288 mi
Last recorded143,288 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM76 BGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 143,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

near side front inner wing rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2014 143,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

near side front inner wing rusty

Pass 15 May 2013 138,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 133,385 miles

XXXX 185 TYRES ON FRONT XXXXX 175 ON REAR

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 May 2012 133,370 miles

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

XXXX 185 TYRES ON FRONT XXXXX 175 ON REAR

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 May 2011 126,346 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 126,346 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 126,036 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 126,036 miles

Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 117,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all rear brake pipes corroding

engine oil leak

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

steering rack boots perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2007 111,962 miles

engine oil leak.

play in nearside front top shocker bush.

rear brake ferrels rusty.

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 5 Feb 2007 111,947 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake ferrels rusty.

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

slight engine oil leak.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

slight play in nearside front top shocker bush.

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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M76 BGP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M76 BGP, 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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M76 BGP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 December 1994.

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