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M778 VAS

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,859 mi
Last recorded45,859 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM778 VAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 May 2009 45,859 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,386 miles

All rigid brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

Offside outer sill corroded and deteriorating.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 43,378 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

All rigid brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

Offside outer sill corroded and deteriorating.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,516 miles

BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE †SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 38,908 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing on inside

Pass 20 Sep 2005 37,477 miles

Metal brake pipes and hoses undersealed, unable to check fully.

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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M778 VAS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M778 VAS, 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 M778 VAS registered?

M778 VAS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is M778 VAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M778 VAS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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