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M787 SRO

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

161,150 mi
Last recorded161,150 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM787 SRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 161,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/handbrake cable

tyres diffrent size front to back

Fail 13 Apr 2013 161,147 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/handbrake cable

tyres diffrent size front to back

Fail 30 Nov 2011 161,130 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both hand brake cables rusted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 151,315 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 151,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 143,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 143,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 135,019 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 134,977 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 129,456 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 121,789 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 106,739 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 106,739 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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M787 SRO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M787 SRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M787 SRO registered?

M787 SRO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 November 1994.

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The MOT history for M787 SRO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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