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L433 RUG

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,745 mi
Last recorded78,745 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL433 RUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 78,745 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 78,745 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 68,197 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 61,358 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2006 61,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2005 56,033 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 56,033 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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 RUG is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc 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 RUG, 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 RUG registered?

L433 RUG is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L433 RUG safe to buy?

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