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L506 UNV

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,084 mi
Last recorded87,084 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL506 UNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 87,084 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front flex brake hoses start to crack

front nearside tyre on limit [1.6mm]

rear number plate start to de-laminate

Fail 10 Jun 2008 87,084 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front flex brake hoses start to crack

front nearside tyre on limit [1.6mm]

rear number plate start to de-laminate

Pass 3 Jul 2007 72,122 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 72,122 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 3 Jun 2006 49,461 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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L506 UNV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L506 UNV, 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 L506 UNV registered?

L506 UNV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L506 UNV safe to buy?

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