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M815 OVH

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,053 mi
Last recorded57,053 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM815 OVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 57,053 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 57,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,640 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 52,639 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 51,099 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 51,099 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 46,759 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 46,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,413 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 39,681 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 37,257 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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M815 OVH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M815 OVH?

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What year was M815 OVH registered?

M815 OVH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M815 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M815 OVH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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