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M786 JNP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,367 mi
Last recorded109,367 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM786 JNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 109,367 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 107,732 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 107,610 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 104,239 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 104,237 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 100,626 miles

slight roughness from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2009 94,710 miles

front pads are not covering all the disc

Pass 24 Mar 2008 90,907 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 90,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 86,627 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 86,627 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 76,600 miles

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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M786 JNP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M786 JNP, 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 M786 JNP registered?

M786 JNP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M786 JNP safe to buy?

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