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L509 UNV

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,212 mi
Last recorded55,212 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2007
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL509 UNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2007 55,212 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 55,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 52,856 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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L509 UNV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L509 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L509 UNV?

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What year was L509 UNV registered?

L509 UNV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L509 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L509 UNV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L509 UNV have outstanding finance?

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