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M805 GTA

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,391 mi
Last recorded151,391 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM805 GTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 151,391 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 151,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle touches wheel arch on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess resting on exhaust, outer casing damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Clutch very heavy, gearstick in a difficult to use position.

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 103,123 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center-rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 103,123 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center-rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 93,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 82,348 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 82,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,385 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel arch rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,945 miles

both front strut tops slight play

front cv boots poor

Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,144 miles

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 11 Sep 2013 73,293 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 73,293 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,676 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 69,686 miles

nsr wheel bearing

osr wheel bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2010 67,371 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 67,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 65,015 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 60,569 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 60,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 49,533 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 43,848 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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M805 GTA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M805 GTA, 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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M805 GTA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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