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L450 SCL

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,791 mi
Last recorded44,791 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL450 SCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 44,791 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 43,944 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 42,868 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,771 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 41,767 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

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 SCL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 SCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L450 SCL registered?

L450 SCL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 January 1994.

Is L450 SCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L450 SCL 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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