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M98 GCU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,347 mi
Last recorded142,347 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM98 GCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2017 142,347 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rubber split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear fixing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing lower edge (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded and weak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear chassis corroded and weak by subframe fixing

both front brake back plates corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 139,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner wing corroded and weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer wing corroded at lower edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake back plates corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 138,996 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Offside Front Inner wing corroded and weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer wing corroded at lower edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake back plates corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 133,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake back plates corroded

n/s outer sill panel corroded and weak

o/s front inner wing corroded and weak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 133,194 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases lambda sensor insecure (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake back plates corroded

n/s outer sill panel corroded and weak

o/s front inner wing corroded and weak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 125,235 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brakes back plates corroded

n/s outer door sill center corroded and weak

o/s front inner wing corroded and weak

slight binding on both front brakes

Pass 11 Oct 2013 123,277 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake back plates corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside center outer door sill corroded and weak

Pass 13 Oct 2012 116,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake back plates corroded

n/s center outer door sill corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 102,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application slightly out of ballance

front brake back plates corroded

slight wear o/s and n/s of steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2010 98,273 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front number plate cracked

gearbox leaking oil

n/s center outer door sill corroded and weak

slight wear in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Fail 21 Sep 2010 98,273 miles

Centre 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)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front number plate cracked

gearbox leaking oil

n/s center outer door sill corroded and weak

slight wear in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2009 96,651 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front number plate cracked

n/s outer door sill corroded and weak at center

slight wear in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Fail 9 Oct 2009 96,651 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front number plate cracked

n/s outer door sill corroded and weak at center

slight wear in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2008 93,075 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 91,675 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 90,289 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 90,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside front indicator lamp lens slightly cracked

Offside rear tyre 2mm

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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M98 GCU 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 64.7%.

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 M98 GCU, 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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M98 GCU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 October 1994.

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