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M793 MOG

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,956 mi
Last recorded78,956 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM793 MOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 78,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

most of the brakr pipes have been covered in black grease

Fail 31 Jan 2011 78,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

most of the brakr pipes have been covered in black grease

Pass 19 Feb 2010 74,167 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 74,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 66,308 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 66,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise both front shock absorbers soft

advise o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded ( to flexi)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 63,187 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 63,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 58,304 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 58,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 53,486 miles

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

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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M793 MOG is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M793 MOG, 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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M793 MOG is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 December 1994.

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