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M970 RRC

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,929 mi
Last recorded57,929 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM970 RRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 57,929 miles

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

fuel pump slight leak

rear seats and belts removed

Pass 3 May 2013 49,504 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 43,725 miles

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

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

corrosion to both front wheel arches

corrosion to nearside front and rear outer sill

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

corrosion to offside outer sill seat belt prescribed area

slight bind to offside front brake

slight wear in steering column

wear to nearside front tyre on edges

Fail 9 May 2011 43,704 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

corrosion to both front wheel arches

corrosion to nearside front and rear outer sill

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

corrosion to offside outer sill seat belt prescribed area

slight bind to offside front brake

slight wear in steering column

wear to nearside front tyre on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,059 miles

condition of front brake hoses borderline

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes borderline

n/s/r footbrake effort

tank breather pipe insecure

wear in steering coloumn

Fail 27 Apr 2010 40,059 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

condition of front brake hoses borderline

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes borderline

n/s/r footbrake effort

tank breather pipe insecure

wear in steering coloumn

Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,122 miles

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 6 May 2008 33,326 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 30,264 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 27,037 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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M970 RRC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M970 RRC, 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 M970 RRC registered?

M970 RRC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 August 1994.

Is M970 RRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M970 RRC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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