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L433 HVN

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,636 mi
Last recorded122,636 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL433 HVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 122,636 miles

Both wipers deteriorating & in poor condition.

Coolant leak

Fibre glass in both front floors outside prescribed areas.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 122,609 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both wipers deteriorating & in poor condition.

Coolant leak

Fibre glass in both front floors outside prescribed areas.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 113,095 miles

both c.v boots perished

both front brake flexi hoses perished advise replacment

both front tyres on legal limit advise replacment asap!!! 145/80/13t

chips in screen

front brake flexi hoses corroded at feralls

movement in both front seats

movement in both rear wheel bearings

movement in o/s/f top shock absorber mounting

o/s inner sill corroding

oil leak

tested when wet

Fail 11 Mar 2008 112,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both c.v boots perished

both front brake flexi hoses perished advise replacment

both front tyres on legal limit advise replacment asap!!! 145/80/13t

chips in screen

front brake flexi hoses corroded at feralls

movement in both front seats

movement in both rear wheel bearings

movement in o/s/f top shock absorber mounting

o/s inner sill corroding

oil leak

tested when wet

Pass 26 Mar 2007 107,431 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 107,431 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front and rear brake hoses perrished and metal ends heavily corroded < advise replacement >

both outer c.v. gaitors perrished

chassis and both inner sills corroded

floors starting to corrode

movement in both front shocker top mountings and steering system

Pass 1 Mar 2006 102,153 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

rear bumper damage

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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L433 HVN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L433 HVN, 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 L433 HVN registered?

L433 HVN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 June 1994.

Is L433 HVN safe to buy?

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