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L513 FPL

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,554 mi
Last recorded77,554 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL513 FPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 77,554 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 77,554 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Front tyre treads getting low.

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 75,398 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 72,837 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 70,828 miles

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

exhaust mountings perished

slight play in both front top suspension mountjngs

stone chip on os of windscreen

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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L513 FPL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L513 FPL, 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

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What year was L513 FPL registered?

L513 FPL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 May 1994.

Is L513 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L513 FPL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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