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M791 OVH

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,876 mi
Last recorded68,876 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM791 OVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,876 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 68,876 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed in cab (1.9.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2014 68,691 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 68,382 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 68,043 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011
Pass 23 Nov 2010
Pass 21 Nov 2009

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008
Pass 10 Nov 2007 65,434 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 64,592 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 64,032 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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M791 OVH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M791 OVH, 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 M791 OVH registered?

M791 OVH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M791 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M791 OVH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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