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M844 DAP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,798 mi
Last recorded85,798 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM844 DAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 85,798 miles

some damage to wheel rims

Fail 8 Jul 2011 85,798 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

some damage to wheel rims

Fail 8 Jul 2011 85,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

some damage to wheel rims

Pass 9 Jul 2010 82,077 miles

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

Oil leak

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

bad connection in 1 number plate

brake pedal squeaky

o/s sun visor could be better

play in front struts tops

Pass 9 Jul 2009 79,736 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight play in front struts tops

Pass 12 Jul 2008 76,822 miles

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

some metal brake pipes corroded

wipers could be better

Pass 11 Jul 2007 74,437 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 74,437 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s headlamp stonechipped

play in front struts top mountings

rear wiper ineffective

Pass 11 Jul 2006 72,134 miles

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear brakes weaker

oil leak

play in front struts top mountings

tailpipe corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2006 72,134 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear brakes weaker

oil leak

play in front struts top mountings

tailpipe corroded

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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M844 DAP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M844 DAP, 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 M844 DAP registered?

M844 DAP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 December 1994.

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