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M857 PAG

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,130 mi
Last recorded111,130 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM857 PAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 111,130 miles

Nearside Rear backplate corroded

Offside Rear backplate corroded

engine oil leaks

fuel tank strap corroded

gear oil leaks

heat shield loose

nsr light cluster cracked

rear axle corroded

suspension parts corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 111,128 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function shocker also leaking (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear backplate corroded

Offside Rear backplate corroded

engine oil leaks

fuel tank strap corroded

gear oil leaks

heat shield loose

nsr light cluster cracked

rear axle corroded

suspension parts corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 109,233 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 106,660 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 103,608 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 102,924 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 102,924 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2006 102,123 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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M857 PAG is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M857 PAG, 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 M857 PAG registered?

M857 PAG is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 November 1994.

Is M857 PAG safe to buy?

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