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M859 DEC

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,840 mi
Last recorded135,840 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM859 DEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 135,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion and temp repair to front valance

front discs corroded

smear on wipers

Pass 23 Oct 2009 130,835 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to offside rear wing

front lower valance corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2008 125,328 miles

advise nearside and offside front suspention top mounts have slight play but not excessive

Fail 22 Oct 2008 125,324 miles

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

advise nearside and offside front suspention top mounts have slight play but not excessive

Pass 13 Oct 2007 124,124 miles

both front suspention mounts worn

exhaust rusty and fouling badly at center

f/o/s tyre worn at inner edge

metal brake pipes rusty in places

underside rusty in places esp n/s front panel

Fail 13 Oct 2007 124,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front suspention mounts worn

exhaust rusty and fouling badly at center

f/o/s tyre worn at inner edge

metal brake pipes rusty in places

underside rusty in places esp n/s front panel

Pass 15 Aug 2006 12,184 miles

f/o/s tyre worn on edge

underside and exhaust noted rusty in places

Fail 12 Aug 2006 12,184 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front o/side tyre wearinf more on inside shoulder suggest tracking is checked

Under floor of vehicle rusty in places icluding exhaust system

noise noted from front o/side brake when applied

steering noisy & appears stiff.

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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M859 DEC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M859 DEC, 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 M859 DEC registered?

M859 DEC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 December 1994.

Is M859 DEC safe to buy?

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