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L446 OAU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,571 mi
Last recorded117,571 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL446 OAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 117,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 117,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 114,142 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 114,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 110,495 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 110,495 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 105,635 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 105,610 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre near 1.6mm limit

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 OAU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OAU, 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 OAU registered?

L446 OAU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 March 1994.

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