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M840 JPF

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,129 mi
Last recorded104,129 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM840 JPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 104,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 May 2015 101,239 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake pads worn low

gearbox oil leaks

Fail 27 May 2015 101,239 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake pads worn low

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 30 May 2014 98,712 miles

exhaust tailpipe holed and corroded

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 May 2013 96,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust tail pipe holed

Pass 11 May 2012 94,509 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 94,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 May 2011 92,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2010 89,771 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

petrol cap seal starting to crack, but still maintaining a seal

Fail 24 May 2010 89,771 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

petrol cap seal starting to crack, but still maintaining a seal

Pass 21 May 2009 85,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brakes squeeking on backplates.

Fail 19 May 2009 85,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2008 81,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2008 81,738 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 77,218 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 74,058 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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M840 JPF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M840 JPF, 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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M840 JPF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 November 1994.

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