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M799 SRO

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,384 mi
Last recorded158,384 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM799 SRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 158,384 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 158,376 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

please can any welding repairs be left clean or red oxide coated for retest inspection..no underseal or seam sealer applied .thankyou

Pass 20 Oct 2008 155,582 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 155,582 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 152,832 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 152,832 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 143,062 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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M799 SRO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M799 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.

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What year was M799 SRO registered?

M799 SRO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 1994.

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