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L405 VHS

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,487 mi
Last recorded70,487 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL405 VHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2008 70,487 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front shock absorbers becoming soft

Pass 7 Nov 2005 70,282 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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L405 VHS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L405 VHS, 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 L405 VHS registered?

L405 VHS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 January 1994.

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