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M879 WUG

1995 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,455 mi
Last recorded95,455 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Polo86,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM879 WUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2010 95,455 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 95,455 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 91,338 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 86,718 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 83,094 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 83,094 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 79,403 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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M879 WUG is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 86,902 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 M879 WUG, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M879 WUG registered?

M879 WUG is a 1995 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 February 1995.

Is M879 WUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M879 WUG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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