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L531 GVH

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,279 mi
Last recorded92,279 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL531 GVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 92,279 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 90,026 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 87,977 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008
Fail 14 Nov 2008

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2007 75,932 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 72,765 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 72,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 69,058 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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L531 GVH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L531 GVH, 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 L531 GVH registered?

L531 GVH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L531 GVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L531 GVH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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