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L415 FOB

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,945 mi
Last recorded122,945 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL415 FOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 122,945 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 122,945 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 113,394 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 113,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

difficulty in engaging 1st and 2nd gear

Pass 20 Jun 2008 105,398 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 105,398 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 90,598 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 80,887 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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L415 FOB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc 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 L415 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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What year was L415 FOB registered?

L415 FOB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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