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L428 GOX

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,345 mi
Last recorded124,345 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL428 GOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 124,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 91,682 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 91,451 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorating

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 91,190 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 90,453 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 90,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 87,487 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 83,830 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 83,830 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2005 79,304 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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L428 GOX is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L428 GOX, 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 L428 GOX registered?

L428 GOX is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 June 1994.

Is L428 GOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L428 GOX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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