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L429 UNV

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,666 mi
Last recorded102,666 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL429 UNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 102,666 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 99,193 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 96,652 miles

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

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

small crackes on front number plateadvise new number plate to b e fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2006 92,457 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005
Fail 11 Jul 2005 87,299 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front brake discs worn

both front brake hoses perished

front number plate damaged

rear offside brake hose perished

windscreen damaged

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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L429 UNV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L429 UNV, 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 L429 UNV registered?

L429 UNV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is L429 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L429 UNV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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