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L535 ADD

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

20,238 mi
Last recorded20,238 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL535 ADD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 20,238 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 19,277 miles

one rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Fail 23 Jun 2015 19,277 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

one rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2014 16,851 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 16,193 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 16,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 15,068 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 10,035 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s hand brake outer cable in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2011 10,035 miles

o/s hand brake outer cable in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2010 87,577 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 7,728 miles

o/s handbrake in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2008 5,284 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 2,897 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 2,897 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 94,927 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 94,927 miles

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

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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L535 ADD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L535 ADD, 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 L535 ADD registered?

L535 ADD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 January 1994.

Is L535 ADD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L535 ADD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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