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L45 VSW

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,805 mi
Last recorded58,805 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2005
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL45 VSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2005 58,805 miles

VEHICLE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN ACCIDENT REPAIRD TO OFFSIDE FRONT, ALL SEEMS CORRECT.

Fail 6 Oct 2005 58,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

VEHICLE ACCIDENT DAMAGED TO OFFSIDE FRONT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN REPAIRED PROPERLY.

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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L45 VSW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L45 VSW, 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 L45 VSW registered?

L45 VSW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 February 1994.

Is L45 VSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L45 VSW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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