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M771 AEC

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,692 mi
Last recorded55,692 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM771 AEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2018 55,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking fuel tank is porous (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Mar 2018 55,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,680 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 51,154 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 51,154 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,740 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2013 38,564 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 38,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,690 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 34,690 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 33,475 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 33,241 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 33,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 32,413 miles

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

O/S/F floor corroded outside prescibed area.

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 30,997 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s mirror loose

o/s/f floor corroded & holed (out side a perscribed area)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 29,722 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f floor corroded and holed outside a perscribed area

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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M771 AEC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 M771 AEC, 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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M771 AEC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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