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M942 MTH

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,872 mi
Last recorded87,872 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2007
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM942 MTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2007 87,872 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2007 87,398 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Pass 31 Mar 2006 69,386 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 69,386 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front foot well area corroded with a hole on the off side.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

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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M942 MTH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M942 MTH, 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 M942 MTH registered?

M942 MTH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M942 MTH safe to buy?

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