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L507 UNV

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,535 mi
Last recorded108,535 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL507 UNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 108,535 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 108,524 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel pump (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 103,789 miles

o/s/f strut has oil staining

Fail 15 Aug 2019 103,788 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f strut has oil staining

Pass 19 Apr 2018 89,580 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 89,573 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 89,554 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 88,103 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 86,021 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 83,924 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 81,797 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 3 Feb 2012 79,893 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,771 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2010 75,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 75,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 72,554 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 69,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 66,326 miles

crack in offside rear light lens

front number plate cracked

slight lift near side front suspention mount

Pass 23 Feb 2006 63,032 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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L507 UNV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L507 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 L507 UNV registered?

L507 UNV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L507 UNV safe to buy?

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