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L447 NBH

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,325 mi
Last recorded100,325 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL447 NBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 100,325 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 92,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 92,759 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 87,505 miles

front brake disc's started to cprrode on edge's ????

nearside front brake pad linning approx 80% worn ?????

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth ????

offside front tyre on 2.5-3mm tread depth ????

Fail 10 Jan 2009 87,505 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disc's started to cprrode on edge's ????

nearside front brake pad linning approx 80% worn ?????

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth ????

offside front tyre on 2.5-3mm tread depth ????

Pass 8 Jan 2008 82,116 miles

rear exhaust section corrode on pipe area.

Fail 8 Jan 2008 82,116 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section corrode on pipe area.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 75,457 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 70,079 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 70,079 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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L447 NBH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L447 NBH, 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 L447 NBH registered?

L447 NBH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 June 1994.

Is L447 NBH safe to buy?

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