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L532 GVH

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,999 mi
Last recorded113,999 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL532 GVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 113,999 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 110,004 miles

NS Headlight cracked but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 4 Apr 2009 99,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 87,977 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 87,800 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 79,862 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 79,860 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 69,035 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 69,035 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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L532 GVH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L532 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.

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What year was L532 GVH registered?

L532 GVH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L532 GVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L532 GVH shows 9 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.

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