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M893 PKP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,336 mi
Last recorded56,336 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM893 PKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 56,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 1 Dec 2015 48,274 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 44,667 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 44,667 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 43,221 miles

front suspension arms showing corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2012 42,746 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 41,294 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 40,679 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 40,679 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 40,360 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,360 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 36,810 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,355 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 33,353 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 33,350 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 29,878 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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M893 PKP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M893 PKP, 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 M893 PKP registered?

M893 PKP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 December 1994.

Is M893 PKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M893 PKP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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