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M831 DNS

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

86,808 mi
Last recorded86,808 miles
Recorded on15 May 2007
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM831 DNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2007 86,808 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 86,806 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2007 86,800 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 84,450 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 84,424 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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M831 DNS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M831 DNS, 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 M831 DNS registered?

M831 DNS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 October 1994.

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