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M942 SVH

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

65,851 mi
Last recorded65,851 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM942 SVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 65,851 miles

same advises as on last two sheets

Fail 12 Aug 2008 65,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

same advises as on last two sheets

Fail 28 Jul 2008 65,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EXHAUST HANGING LOW AND CATCHES RAMP

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

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

KNOCK ON STEERING

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

SLIGHT PLAY FRONT SUSPENSION/STEERING COMPONET

Fail 15 Jul 2008 64,958 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST HANGING LOW AND CATCHES RAMP

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

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

KNOCK ON STEERING

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

SLIGHT PLAY FRONT SUSPENSION/STEERING COMPONET

Pass 28 Jun 2007 58,634 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

sills floor arches corroding

Fail 27 Jun 2007 58,634 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

sills floor arches corroding

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 SVH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M942 SVH, 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 SVH registered?

M942 SVH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 October 1994.

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The MOT history for M942 SVH shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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