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L463 PTW

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,467 mi
Last recorded69,467 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL463 PTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 69,467 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 69,463 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 67,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 61,643 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 31 Jul 2018 61,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2017 56,585 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 52,580 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 5 May 2016 52,580 miles

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2015 47,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,564 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 34,534 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 34,534 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,513 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,756 miles

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

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

front wiper blades split

gearbox damp in oil

Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,777 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 30,577 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 28,777 miles

both front shockabsorbers top mounts have play.

exhaust back box corroded.

o/s washer jet partially blocked.

slight g/box oil leak.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,704 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 26,089 miles

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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L463 PTW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L463 PTW, 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 L463 PTW registered?

L463 PTW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 May 1994.

Is L463 PTW safe to buy?

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