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M817 GTA

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,161 mi
Last recorded118,161 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM817 GTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 118,161 miles

as vt 30 copy

Fail 31 May 2011 118,161 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 118,075 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 114,288 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 114,288 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 111,129 miles

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 /

Fail 2 Jun 2009 111,129 miles

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 /

Pass 23 May 2008 107,209 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 104,688 miles

brake discs worn and front brake imbalance/ front bumper loose

Fail 10 May 2007 104,688 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 100,950 miles

see previous

Fail 11 May 2006 100,950 miles

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)

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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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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