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M885 PDP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

142,128 mi
Last recorded142,128 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM885 PDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 142,128 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 142,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2011 133,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 23 Mar 2010 124,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 124,097 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 112,233 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 112,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 102,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 102,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 91,468 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 91,468 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 81,383 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2006 81,383 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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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M885 PDP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 M885 PDP, 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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M885 PDP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 December 1994.

Is M885 PDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M885 PDP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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