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M920 SJO

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,097 mi
Last recorded72,097 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM920 SJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 72,097 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 68,286 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 68,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,952 miles

Both Font Tyres Stating To Crack

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

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

Offside Rear Indicator Lens Damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both On Edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 67,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge below legal requirments but doesn't show any ply or chords so within the mot requirements of 3/4 thread (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 66,556 miles

cooling fan not working

Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,073 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 64,072 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 56,357 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 54,097 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,267 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,064 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 51,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 49,649 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)

Pass 31 May 2007 48,459 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 47,096 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 45,494 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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M920 SJO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M920 SJO, 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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What year was M920 SJO registered?

M920 SJO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 October 1994.

Is M920 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M920 SJO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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