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L446 HFV

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,657 mi
Last recorded90,657 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL446 HFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 90,657 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

holes corrosion front nearside offside floor sections

petrol tank filler neck corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2014 90,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust / cat section badly deteriorated

holes corrosion front nearside offside floor sections

petrol tank filler neck corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 89,201 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front nearside offside inner floor sections

front exhaust/cat section badly corroded

fuel tank to filler neck badly corroded

offside rear tyre tread becoming perished

reverse lights not working

Fail 14 Feb 2013 89,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front nearside offside inner floor sections

front exhaust/cat section badly corroded

fuel tank to filler neck badly corroded

offside rear tyre tread becoming perished

reverse lights not working

Pass 15 Feb 2012 85,737 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to nearside offside front floor sections

front and centre exhaust deteriorated

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Feb 2012 85,737 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to nearside offside front floor sections

exhaust system deteriorated

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Feb 2011 82,807 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to offside front floor section

tank filler neck becoming corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 79,995 miles

corrcsion to offside front floor section

fuel tank filler neck corroding

offside front tyre becoming badly perished tread down to 2.0mm

Pass 18 Feb 2009 76,803 miles

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 18 Feb 2009 76,803 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2008 73,977 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 71,521 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 71,521 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 68,960 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 68,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L446 HFV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L446 HFV, 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 L446 HFV registered?

L446 HFV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L446 HFV safe to buy?

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