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M785 CFW

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

93,745 mi
Last recorded93,745 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM785 CFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2011 93,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

near side front and rear wheel arches corroded off side front and rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 92,298 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 92,298 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2009 90,485 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 90,485 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 89,165 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 89,144 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 84,699 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 84,699 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 78,945 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 78,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rear tyre worn on outter edge

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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M785 CFW 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 45.5%.

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 M785 CFW, 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 M785 CFW registered?

M785 CFW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 August 1994.

Is M785 CFW safe to buy?

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