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M779 DNL

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,242 mi
Last recorded129,242 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM779 DNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 129,242 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 129,242 miles

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

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 123,785 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 123,785 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 118,426 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 92,139 miles

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

O/S/F brake pipe slightly kinked before hose

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 92,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/F brake pipe slightly kinked before hose

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 84,372 miles

exhaust corroded. rear metal brake pipe corrded and n/s/f.

Pass 21 Sep 2005 77,073 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 77,072 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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M779 DNL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M779 DNL, 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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M779 DNL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 November 1994.

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