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M815 CWS

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,382 mi
Last recorded100,382 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM815 CWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 100,382 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 100,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015
Fail 24 Jun 2015

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014
Pass 12 Nov 2013 70,010 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 71,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 71,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011

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

play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 16 Nov 2010
Pass 10 Nov 2009 55,447 miles

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)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 55,447 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 50,017 miles

rear brake check and adjust

Pass 8 Nov 2007 44,554 miles

corrosion starting to offside front suspension arm

lift to nearside front strut

light corrosion to offside sill panel

nearside and offside front wishbone arm mounts seperating from bondings

oil around power steering pump area

Fail 6 Nov 2007 44,554 miles

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

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

corrosion starting to offside front suspension arm

lift to nearside front strut

light corrosion to offside sill panel

nearside and offside front wishbone arm mounts seperating from bondings

oil around power steering pump area

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 6 Nov 2006 39,537 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 39,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

lift to front shockabsorbers accetable at time of test

offside rear tyre cracking due to age

surface corrosion and salt deposits to all metal brake pipes and ends

Pass 29 Oct 2005 33,915 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 33,915 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

lift in both front stut mounts

slight damage to n/s sill

slight leak at rear exhaust clamp

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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M815 CWS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M815 CWS, 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 M815 CWS registered?

M815 CWS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 December 1994.

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