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M845 JPF

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,237 mi
Last recorded82,237 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM845 JPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 82,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake load valve bracket slightly loose

corrosion offside rear floor pan around drain plug hole

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to offside rear floor pan/inner sill around drain plug hole

offside headlamp slightly loose top bolt missing

Fail 21 Dec 2009 81,967 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake load valve bracket slightly loose

corrosion offside rear floor pan around drain plug hole

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to offside rear floor pan/inner sill around drain plug hole

nearside front tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT inner edge

offside headlamp slightly loose top bolt missing

Pass 15 Jan 2009 74,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 69,458 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 69,456 miles

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

b/pipe corrossion

n/s/r tyre on limit

slight exhuast blow at centre rear

Pass 11 Jan 2007 66,030 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 66,030 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 56,987 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Dec 2005 56,987 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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M845 JPF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M845 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M845 JPF registered?

M845 JPF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 November 1994.

Is M845 JPF safe to buy?

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