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M846 WTU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM846 WTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016

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

coolant leak.

handbrake cable corroded.

interior mirror missing.

Fail 18 Jul 2016

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

coolant leak.

handbrake cable corroded.

interior mirror missing.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 124,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel cable deteriorated (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 124,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel cable deteriorated (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 123,100 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 116,093 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 113,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside handbrake cable outer corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 110,504 miles

signs of oil leak at sump pan area

Pass 30 Jul 2010 107,721 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 107,721 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 106,679 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise o/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 27 Jul 2009 106,679 miles

advise o/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 28 Jul 2008 105,137 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres side walls cracked

side repeaters going white

slight fraying offside rear seat belt

surface corrosion on front chassis legs

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 28 Jul 2008 105,137 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside and offside rear tyres side walls cracked

side repeaters going white

slight fraying offside rear seat belt

surface corrosion on front chassis legs

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Jul 2007 102,990 miles

advise:corrosion front brake discs

advise:corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes

advise:nearside and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit

advise:play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jul 2007 102,990 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise:corrosion front brake discs

advise:corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes

advise:nearside and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit

advise:play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2006 100,723 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 100,722 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Slight Play In Both Front Suspension Top Mounts

Pass 26 Jul 2005 91,415 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2005 91,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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M846 WTU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M846 WTU, 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 M846 WTU registered?

M846 WTU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 November 1994.

Is M846 WTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M846 WTU shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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