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L413 OEO

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,139 mi
Last recorded66,139 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL413 OEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 66,139 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings & o/s slightly noisey.

Various patches of corrosion on both outer rear sills.

Fail 21 Jun 2010 66,092 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings and n/s rear slightly noisey.

various signs of corrosion both outer sills.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,538 miles

Signs oil leak

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in o/s lower ball joint

Vehicle corroded in several places

Fail 21 Jul 2009 63,538 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Signs oil leak

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in o/s lower ball joint

Vehicle corroded in several places

Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,154 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 52,574 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 48,657 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 48,657 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L413 OEO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L413 OEO, 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 L413 OEO registered?

L413 OEO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 May 1994.

Is L413 OEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L413 OEO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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