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M850 LUW

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,802 mi
Last recorded85,802 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM850 LUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 85,802 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S,N/S 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive O/S,N/S SILLS damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 85,800 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S,N/S 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive O/S,N/S SILLS damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 85,790 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 85,784 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 77,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 77,150 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear drum making a noise as if a component is rubbing

Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,675 miles

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

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

vehicle lowered

Pass 14 Apr 2016 60,858 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 57,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 13 Feb 2015 57,459 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,178 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,106 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 44,127 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,803 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,660 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,268 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 34,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,395 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,447 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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M850 LUW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M850 LUW, 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 M850 LUW registered?

M850 LUW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 August 1994.

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