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L327 FBA

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,136 mi
Last recorded40,136 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL327 FBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 40,136 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,133 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 32,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 24,327 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 18,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 12,218 miles

both front outer cv gaiters starting to perish/crack slightly

brake pipe at rear feeding n/s/r flexi showing slight corrosion

exhaust rubber hangers weakening/cracking

n/s/f tyre approching wear markers

o/s outer sill weakening at rear to wheel arch

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

wiper blades spliting very slightly on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2012 6,261 miles

all exhaust hangers cracking

both front brake flexi hoses starting to crack slightly

brake pipe feeding n/s/r flexi hose starting to corrode slightly

slight blow on exhaust centre joint

very slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Apr 2011 99,481 miles

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

o/s/ door mirror requires attention.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 94,462 miles

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

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

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

brake pipe ar rear feeding flexi hose starting to corrode slightly

Fail 9 Apr 2010 94,462 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

brake pipe ar rear feeding flexi hose starting to corrode slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2009 88,930 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 88,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 83,419 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight damage to n/s/r light lens.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 77,158 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 72,452 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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L327 FBA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L327 FBA, 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 L327 FBA registered?

L327 FBA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L327 FBA safe to buy?

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