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L450 MSC

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,729 mi
Last recorded133,729 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL450 MSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 133,729 miles

hand brake cable rusty

slight brake bind o/s/r

Fail 20 Aug 2009 133,723 miles

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

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

hand brake cable rusty

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 16 Feb 2008 129,781 miles

Exhaust hangers in poor condition .

Hand brake just passed MOT .

O/S/F Brake pipe corroded .

Rear tyres worn .

Pass 6 Feb 2007 118,614 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 104,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres of poor quality

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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L450 MSC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L450 MSC, 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 L450 MSC registered?

L450 MSC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 January 1994.

Is L450 MSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L450 MSC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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