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M78 JNP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,638 mi
Last recorded80,638 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM78 JNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 80,638 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2015 80,536 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 80,531 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2014 102,458 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 78,244 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Jul 2011 67,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,674 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 63,855 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 63,855 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 61,535 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,938 miles

both wiper blades split on ends

o/s/r brake efficiency slightley low ?

Pass 12 Jul 2006 58,143 miles

rear number plate lamination fault....

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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M78 JNP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M78 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 M78 JNP registered?

M78 JNP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M78 JNP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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