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M931 OHN

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,700 mi
Last recorded81,700 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM931 OHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 81,700 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 81,700 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

minor fuel leak

nsr wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rubber mountings deterioating

horn deterioating slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,253 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 66,245 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 57,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 57,005 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 50,875 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2006 48,396 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 48,396 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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M931 OHN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M931 OHN, 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 M931 OHN registered?

M931 OHN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M931 OHN safe to buy?

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