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M878 GTN

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,125 mi
Last recorded77,125 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM878 GTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 77,125 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 77,079 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2010 74,196 miles

all brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f wishbone showing signs of corrosion

steering slightly notchy

Fail 15 Apr 2010 74,195 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

all brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f wishbone showing signs of corrosion

steering slightly notchy

Pass 20 Feb 2009 70,053 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,578 miles

n/s/f wishbone showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2007 58,068 miles

both front wishbones showing signs of corrosion

both rear brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f wishbone inner bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 9 Sep 2005 45,587 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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M878 GTN 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 M878 GTN, 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 M878 GTN registered?

M878 GTN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 November 1994.

Is M878 GTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M878 GTN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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