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M994 LAA

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,878 mi
Last recorded104,878 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM994 LAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 104,878 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light illuminated

front bumper heavily corroded on n/s

Fail 29 Aug 2012 104,878 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light illuminated

front bumper heavily corroded on n/s

front discs poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2011 100,755 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 97,046 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 91,845 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 87,953 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

lh & rh wiper blades split.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 83,718 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 83,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 76,803 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 72,043 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 72,043 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M994 LAA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M994 LAA, 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 M994 LAA registered?

M994 LAA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 November 1994.

Is M994 LAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M994 LAA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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