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L510 KNK

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,831 mi
Last recorded114,831 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL510 KNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 114,831 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 43,755 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 26,759 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 26,759 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 17,868 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 24 Sep 2014 17,868 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2013 11,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2012 5,705 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2012 5,705 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2011 566 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 508 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 94,957 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 86,553 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 86,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 73,587 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 73,546 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 May 2007 73,067 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 73,000 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2006 69,858 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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L510 KNK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L510 KNK, 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 L510 KNK registered?

L510 KNK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L510 KNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L510 KNK shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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