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L550 THP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,299 mi
Last recorded115,299 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL550 THP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2009 115,299 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front bumper slight damage

front no.plate slight damage

Pass 13 Feb 2009 115,299 miles

Coolant leak

front bumper slight damage

front no.plate slight damage

Fail 28 May 2008 114,720 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

both wiper blades slight split

indicator switch req soon

rear no plate detiriorating

Pass 28 May 2008 114,720 miles

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

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

both wiper blades slight split

indicator switch req soon

rear no plate detiriorating

Pass 17 May 2007 113,367 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 11,234 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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L550 THP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L550 THP, 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 L550 THP registered?

L550 THP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L550 THP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L550 THP shows 6 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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