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M82 RSA

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,481 mi
Last recorded96,481 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM82 RSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2009 96,481 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 89,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox oil leak

small buckle on o/s/f wheel

Pass 7 Aug 2007
Fail 7 Aug 2007 88,013 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 81,648 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chassis number on dvla record only partial

oil sump leaking

Fail 29 Aug 2006 81,648 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chassis number on dvla record only partial

oil sump leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2005 75,736 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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M82 RSA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M82 RSA, 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 M82 RSA registered?

M82 RSA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 November 1994.

Is M82 RSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M82 RSA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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