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M901 OFV

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

29,652 mi
Last recorded29,652 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM901 OFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2012 29,652 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front wing slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 27,835 miles

both front wings showing signs of corrosion

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

front and rear flexible brake hoses showing signs of corrosion on ferrules

Fail 1 Nov 2011 27,835 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wings showing signs of corrosion

front and rear flexible brake hoses showing signs of corrosion on ferrules

Pass 3 Nov 2010 22,748 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 22,748 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 18,492 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 18,488 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2008 15,673 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 15,673 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 11,823 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 11,823 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2006 7,663 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 2,132 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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M901 OFV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc 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 M901 OFV, 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 M901 OFV registered?

M901 OFV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 August 1994.

Is M901 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M901 OFV 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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