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M895 RAO

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

80,003 mi
Last recorded80,003 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM895 RAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 80,003 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 77,988 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 73,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 71,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 67,895 miles

Both front lower suspension arms lightly corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 64,771 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 61,898 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/s rear (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,876 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,060 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 50,046 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,132 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,470 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,579 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,737 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 43,697 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 42,593 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 40,317 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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M895 RAO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M895 RAO, 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 M895 RAO registered?

M895 RAO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 November 1994.

Is M895 RAO safe to buy?

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