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M793 UWJ

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,941 mi
Last recorded98,941 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM793 UWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 98,941 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 96,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 96,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 93,630 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 88,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,849 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 84,170 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 72,060 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 65,327 miles

N/S Sill (centre section) exhibiting signs of corrosion.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 UWJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 M793 UWJ, 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 M793 UWJ registered?

M793 UWJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 November 1994.

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The MOT history for M793 UWJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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