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M866 GBB

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,101 mi
Last recorded152,101 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM866 GBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2020 152,101 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2019 150,070 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower corrosion to front wing/sill area

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from gearbox side cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to suspension componants

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Oct 2019 150,070 miles

Central Rear Fuel hose leaking pipes to fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak catalytic converter has a hole (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting drivers floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower corrosion to front wing/sill area

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from gearbox side cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to suspension componants

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2018 147,256 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 147,254 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 144,389 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 144,387 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 141,189 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s wiper slightly smearing

Pass 14 Oct 2015 138,089 miles

Inner edges of front x2 tyres worn

Areas of underbody heavily coated in waxoyl

Fail 7 Oct 2015 138,089 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear pipes at front bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded long cross over brake pipe, (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven Offside rear brake records little to no effort until pedal is right down (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Areas of underbody heavily coated in waxoyl

Inner edges of front x2 tyres worn

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 134,790 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 134,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 131,097 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 127,552 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 127,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 123,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 119,789 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 119,721 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 115,271 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 115,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 110,580 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 104,314 miles

Brake pipes corroded o/s n/s rear and n/s to o/s rear,exhaust heat shield loose rear box.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 98,269 miles

MAIN BRAKE AT OFFSIDE REAR SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

REAR EXHAUST SECTION SHOWING OF CORROSION

Pass 21 Oct 2005 92,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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M866 GBB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M866 GBB, 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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M866 GBB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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