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L470 MBF

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,543 mi
Last recorded97,543 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL470 MBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2013 97,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 97,543 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 94,306 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 91,512 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accident damage at rear

Pass 28 Feb 2011 86,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 81,257 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 74,591 miles

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

nearside sill damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2008 71,865 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 71,857 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 69,351 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 69,351 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 65,715 miles

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

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

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

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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L470 MBF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L470 MBF, 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 L470 MBF registered?

L470 MBF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L470 MBF safe to buy?

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