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M861 ALT

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,475 mi
Last recorded43,475 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM861 ALT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,475 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,744 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 37,328 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 36,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 36,680 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,331 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 36,331 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 35,751 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 34,400 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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M861 ALT is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M861 ALT, 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

How do I check the history of M861 ALT?

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What year was M861 ALT registered?

M861 ALT is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 August 1994.

Is M861 ALT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M861 ALT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M861 ALT have outstanding finance?

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