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L408 FOB

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,626 mi
Last recorded52,626 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL408 FOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 52,626 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier could get damaged when closing the bonnet (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r date coded 4302 and n/s/r 3007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are wearing heavily on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 52,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 32,021 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 30,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 30,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 30,435 miles

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 30,019 miles

Brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2015 29,502 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 29,073 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 29,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 28,314 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 28,147 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 28,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 27,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2011 27,392 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2010 27,018 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,653 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 26,098 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 25,243 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 24,011 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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L408 FOB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L408 FOB, 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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L408 FOB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 February 1994.

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