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M822 TVX

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,959 mi
Last recorded65,959 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM822 TVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 65,959 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Front suspension arm bushes perrishing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 63,496 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 60,062 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 56,829 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 56,829 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 54,362 miles

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

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

minor binding on rear brakes.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 51,694 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 51,685 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,553 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 45,975 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 45,974 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M822 TVX is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M822 TVX, 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

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What year was M822 TVX registered?

M822 TVX is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 August 1994.

Is M822 TVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M822 TVX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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