MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
dampness around fuel tank
front number plate damaged
slight bind on nearside front brake
track controil arm bushes worn and in poor condition
underside of vehicle dirty
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
dampness around fuel tank
front number plate cracked
track control arm bushes worn
both front tyres worn on inner edge and close to limit
both rear road wheels slightly distorted
brake pedal travel long
front brake pads worn low
front number plate cracked
front tca bushes worn
outer cv gaitors perished
rear metal brake pipes corroded
wipers split
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
front tca bushes worn
front brake pads worn low
front number plate cracked
both front tyres worn on inner edge and close to limit
both rear road wheels slightly distorted
nearside front brake flexi hose perished
outer cv gaitors perished
rear metal brake pipes corroded
wipers split
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
heavy rust os rear hose ferrule
slight rust os front floor /
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
heavy rust os rear hose ferrule
slight rust os front floor /
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
boot damaged /hose ferrules rusted
brake discs worn and front brake imbalance/ front bumper loose
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front bumper insecure
see previous
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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M817 GTA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M817 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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M817 GTA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 August 1994.
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