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M916 JFX

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,647 mi
Last recorded139,647 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM916 JFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2013 139,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

general corrosion under and around car

Pass 30 Apr 2012 123,275 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)

general corrosion under and around car

Fail 27 Apr 2012 123,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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)

general corrosion under and around car

Pass 28 Apr 2011 109,172 miles

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

general corrosion under car

Fail 28 Apr 2011 109,172 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

general corrosion under car

Pass 1 May 2010 96,647 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 96,647 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 82,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 69,473 miles

exhaust corroded and very slightly blowing.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 67,310 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 67,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 36,706 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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M916 JFX is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M916 JFX, 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 M916 JFX registered?

M916 JFX is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 August 1994.

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