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M995 NBA

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,052 mi
Last recorded118,052 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM995 NBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2017 118,052 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)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 113,876 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 113,720 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 109,033 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 109,018 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear wheel arch rusted and inner / outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 102,732 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 102,677 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 96,165 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 90,638 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 84,825 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,869 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 73,858 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 67,940 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 60,319 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 53,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 45,790 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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M995 NBA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M995 NBA, 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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M995 NBA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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