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L426 RAH

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,214 mi
Last recorded63,214 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL426 RAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 63,214 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 54,514 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 52,130 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 49,937 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 47,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 45,375 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,558 miles

Nearside headlamp repaired

Pass 14 Apr 2011 41,437 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,045 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 38,896 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 38,890 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside front has damage which is causing the headlamp aim be offset

Pass 14 Mar 2008 38,738 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 35,780 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 35,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 32,290 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 32,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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L426 RAH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L426 RAH, 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 L426 RAH registered?

L426 RAH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 January 1994.

Is L426 RAH safe to buy?

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