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M814 RAL

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,627 mi
Last recorded83,627 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM814 RAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2007 83,627 miles

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

o/s front tyre feathering on inside edge

Fail 15 Sep 2007 83,627 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s front tyre feathering on inside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2006 75,539 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 75,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 69,055 miles

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

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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M814 RAL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M814 RAL, 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 M814 RAL registered?

M814 RAL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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