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L487 END

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,452 mi
Last recorded82,452 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL487 END
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 82,452 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 79,323 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 79,305 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 74,636 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 68,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch coroded

Fail 29 Jun 2017 68,836 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch coroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 65,290 miles

Nearside Front shock misting

Nearside Rear suspension bush worn

Nearside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 6 May 2015 64,480 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,972 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 63,970 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2013 62,969 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 62,969 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 62,446 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 61,698 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 60,776 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 59,710 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 58,615 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 58,615 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 57,385 miles
Fail 22 May 2007

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 55,850 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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L487 END is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L487 END, 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 L487 END registered?

L487 END is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 June 1994.

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