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M978 GHP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,141 mi
Last recorded144,141 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 GHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 144,141 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 144,131 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 137,950 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 133,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 133,247 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 125,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 111,869 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 111,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 102,514 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 96,660 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 94,027 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 94,027 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 91,488 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 91,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 89,152 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 86,147 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 81,938 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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M978 GHP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M978 GHP, 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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M978 GHP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 November 1994.

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