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M993 SYC

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,296 mi
Last recorded92,296 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM993 SYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2014 92,296 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion on off side front floor pan not within a perscribed area.Hole in it.Nearside front is rusty,

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 91,710 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

oil down front of engine

osr light lense damaged

slight exhaust blow from centre to back section joint

Pass 17 Jul 2012 87,885 miles

Battery insecure but in plenum chamber.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 87,885 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure but in plenum chamber.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 83,303 miles

Front tyres 2mm

Pass 13 Jul 2010 79,035 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 79,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,988 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 70,804 miles

Front pads max of 1000 miles approx, Nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroding over axle, Rear number plate starting to debonding,

Pass 19 Jul 2007 66,945 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 62,767 miles

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

Tape on rear offside fog light.Battery retaining clamp missing but battery fairly secure.

Fail 20 Jul 2006 62,767 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Tape on rear offside fog light.Battery retaining clamp missing but battery fairly secure.

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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M993 SYC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M993 SYC, 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 M993 SYC registered?

M993 SYC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M993 SYC safe to buy?

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