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FAZ 5570

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,824 mi
Last recorded104,824 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAZ 5570
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 104,824 miles

Air bag light on

Main light switch poor

Nearside rear seat has child seat present, unable to fully check adult belt

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2012 104,824 miles

Air bag light on

Main light switch poor

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear seat has child seat present, unable to fully check adult belt

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 90,132 miles

Battery discharged

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2011 90,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery discharged

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2010 87,496 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 81,933 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 81,899 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 76,659 miles

Airbag warning light on.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak from gearbox selector shaft oil seal.

Fail 8 Jan 2008 76,659 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Airbag warning light on.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak from gearbox selector shaft oil seal.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 71,181 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 71,181 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 66,488 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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FAZ 5570 is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,296cc 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 FAZ 5570, 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 FAZ 5570 registered?

FAZ 5570 is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is FAZ 5570 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAZ 5570 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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