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M876 TJB

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,970 mi
Last recorded72,970 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM876 TJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2010 72,970 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both door sills starting to corrode

nearside door mirror slightly loose

nearside front headlamp slightly loose bracket cracked

oil leak

sump plug not fully screwed in

Pass 12 Jul 2010 72,970 miles

both door sills starting to corrode

nearside door mirror slightly loose

nearside front headlamp slightly loose bracket cracked

oil leak

sump plug not fully screwed in

Pass 2 Jul 2009 67,710 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 67,710 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 63,140 miles

engine oil sump plug is cross threaded and leaking oil

vehicle has many rusty areas which do not net affect mot

Pass 23 Jan 2007 54,083 miles

n/s/r tyre is out of shape and perished

Pass 28 Jan 2006 61,267 miles

both steering rack bellows full of power steering fluid

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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M876 TJB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M876 TJB, 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 M876 TJB registered?

M876 TJB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M876 TJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M876 TJB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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