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L452 MVJ

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,683 mi
Last recorded16,683 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL452 MVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 16,683 miles

slight play in n/s/f top strut mount

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 20 Jan 2010 16,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight play in n/s/f top strut mount

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 10 Feb 2009 14,805 miles

11% imbalance front brakes

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

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

corrosion n/s front floor

corrosion n/s rear brake ferrule

n/s mirror missing

o/s mirror loose

slight binding o/s front wheel

Fail 9 Feb 2009 14,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

11% imbalance front brakes

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion n/s front floor

corrosion n/s rear brake ferrule

n/s mirror missing

o/s mirror loose

slight binding o/s front wheel

Pass 12 Feb 2008 9,054 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

o/s rear side light starting to dull

play n/s + o/s front top suspension mountings

Fail 8 Feb 2008 8,993 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

o/s rear side light starting to dull

play n/s + o/s front top suspension mountings

Pass 6 Feb 2007 3,381 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 3,379 miles

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

20% imbalance front brakes

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

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

o/s outer door trim insecure

play both front top suspension mountings

Fail 10 Feb 2006 96,623 miles

CO'0.57

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise corrosion to rear exhaust box

advise nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2006 96,623 miles

CO'0.57

advise corrosion to rear exhaust box

advise nail in n/s rear tyre

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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L452 MVJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L452 MVJ, 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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L452 MVJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 February 1994.

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