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L378 FBA

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,530 mi
Last recorded103,530 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL378 FBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 103,530 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2012 103,530 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2011 99,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

steer/heavy

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2009 89,145 miles

both front strut top mounting bush's little play

Fail 3 Nov 2009 89,145 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front strut top mounting bush's little play

Pass 22 Oct 2008 82,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front strut top bearings/mountings slight play

Fail 22 Oct 2008 82,899 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front strut top bearings/mountings slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2007 79,794 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 77,284 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 76,356 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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L378 FBA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L378 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L378 FBA registered?

L378 FBA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 February 1994.

Is L378 FBA safe to buy?

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