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M79 BRP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,927 mi
Last recorded51,927 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM79 BRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 51,927 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from the clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 51,927 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from the clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 51,884 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber is worn (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 51,884 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber is worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2016 51,356 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 51,356 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber is missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 45,986 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 41,630 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,530 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 41,530 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,395 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 41,394 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 41,386 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light under body corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2009 41,385 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,373 miles

N/s/r brake sticking on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,350 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,329 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 41,329 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 41,329 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Slight leak at fuel filter. O/s.f brake pipe rusty

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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M79 BRP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M79 BRP, 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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M79 BRP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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