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L562 NRF

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,542 mi
Last recorded110,542 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL562 NRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 110,542 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

lowering springs fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2013 104,942 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 99,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 99,944 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 98,078 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 88,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 88,213 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 77,268 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 68,061 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 61,534 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 61,534 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 60,237 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 60,236 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 NRF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L562 NRF, 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 L562 NRF registered?

L562 NRF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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