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M938 HPE

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,437 mi
Last recorded118,437 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM938 HPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 118,437 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 118,437 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake pads worn

minor blow from exhaust centre joint

offside rear light cluster damaged

rear cross axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2008 112,543 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 112,543 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 107,489 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 107,489 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 99,317 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 99,317 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

nearside track rod end boot starting to split

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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M938 HPE is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M938 HPE, 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 M938 HPE registered?

M938 HPE is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 August 1994.

Is M938 HPE safe to buy?

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