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M986 CRP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,215 mi
Last recorded101,215 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM986 CRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 101,215 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear reg.plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2009 97,365 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 97,365 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 92,802 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 89,686 miles

Oil leak

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2007 89,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2006 86,864 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 86,864 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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M986 CRP 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 62.5%.

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 M986 CRP, 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 M986 CRP registered?

M986 CRP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is M986 CRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M986 CRP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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