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M805 JDV

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,416 mi
Last recorded77,416 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM805 JDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 77,416 miles

Nearside Front window does not open

Offside Front sill rusty

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 76,288 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 76,288 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,175 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 76,175 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 75,790 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 74,876 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 74,876 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 72,570 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 72,570 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,211 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 70,158 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 66,628 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,468 miles

surface rust under side

Pass 21 Oct 2011 62,310 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 61,979 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 60,127 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 60,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 57,992 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 14 Oct 2009 57,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 54,030 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 54,030 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 48,625 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 48,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 43,707 miles

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)

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 JDV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M805 JDV, 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 JDV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 October 1994.

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