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L474 TVF

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

128,348 mi
Last recorded128,348 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL474 TVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 128,348 miles

All road wheels changed from initial test.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Limited movement on suspension not considered excessive.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front floor corroded and holed not in a prescribed area.

Nearside rear seat belt locking mechanism casing missing but not affecting seat belt function.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 128,333 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Limited movement on suspension not considered excessive.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front floor corroded and holed not in a prescribed area.

Nearside rear seat belt locking mechanism casing missing but not affecting seat belt function.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 112,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

slight play both front top mounts

Fail 24 Jan 2011 112,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

slight play both front top mounts

Pass 5 Jan 2010 100,124 miles

near side wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 8 Jan 2009 93,244 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 93,243 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 93,179 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 89,973 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 86,165 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEXY †UNINOS CORRODED.

OFFSIDE SILL CORRODED.

WET AT TIME OF TEST.

Fail 3 Jan 2007 86,164 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

FRONT DISCS CORRODED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEXY UNIONS †CORRODED.

OFFSIDE SILL CORRODED.

VEHICLE WET AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 19 Jan 2006 82,208 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 82,207 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

ADVISE FRONT DISCS ARE BECOMING CORRODED

ADVISE VEHICLE WET AT TIME OF TEST

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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L474 TVF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L474 TVF, 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 L474 TVF registered?

L474 TVF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 May 1994.

Is L474 TVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L474 TVF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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