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L425 AHP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

176,897 mi
Last recorded176,897 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL425 AHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 176,897 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 176,897 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 170,821 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 170,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 166,649 miles

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

both sills slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2013 166,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

both sills slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 163,058 miles

vehicle chassis and brake pipes undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2011 157,765 miles

Both front top strut bearings slightly worn.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 148,992 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 136,429 miles

Coolant leak

Low effort rear brakes

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 122,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 122,976 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 122,547 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 109,820 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 109,820 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 96,832 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 96,832 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 85,768 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 85,441 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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L425 AHP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 L425 AHP, 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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L425 AHP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 June 1994.

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