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L518 HRD

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,049 mi
Last recorded17,049 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL518 HRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 17,049 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 8,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 6,161 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 6,161 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 923 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 913 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 91,637 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 91,549 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front outer cv gaiters perishing

front brake discs slightly lipped

n/s/f siderepeater lamp loose and insecure

rear brake flexie hoses perishing

slight movement to o/s/f bottom ball joint

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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L518 HRD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L518 HRD, 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 L518 HRD registered?

L518 HRD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 January 1994.

Is L518 HRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L518 HRD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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