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L101 AAT

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

80,002 mi
Last recorded80,002 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 AAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2008 80,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ARE DAMP WITH FLUID.WINDSCREEN HAS DAMAGE

Pass 10 Feb 2007 74,434 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 74,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 73,168 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 73,168 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

offside rear shocker leaking slightly

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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L101 AAT is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L101 AAT, 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 L101 AAT registered?

L101 AAT is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 February 1994.

Is L101 AAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L101 AAT shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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