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L562 NRB

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,972 mi
Last recorded115,972 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL562 NRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 115,972 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

movement in offside wing mirror but not considered to be insecure

oil leak from gearbox

slight spongyness in brake pedal

Fail 3 Dec 2011 115,972 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

movement in offside wing mirror but not considered to be insecure

oil leak from gearbox

slight spongyness in brake pedal

Pass 13 Nov 2009 115,952 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 115,952 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 114,780 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 5 Sep 2007 111,454 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 111,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres starting to crack/deteriorate

corrosion to front crossmember

oil leak g/box area

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2006 107,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear tyres perishing

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

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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L562 NRB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc 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 L562 NRB, 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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L562 NRB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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