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L568 HUR

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,889 mi
Last recorded86,889 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL568 HUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 86,889 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front dust shield rusty and damaged around disc

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Smell of petrol and stains around fuel tank but no visable sign of actual leak

Fail 20 May 2011 86,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front dust shield rusty and damaged around disc

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Smell of petrol and stains around fuel tank but no visable sign of actual leak

Pass 5 May 2010 74,826 miles

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

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2009 74,461 miles

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

front no plate cracked.

rubber exh mtgs perishing.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 69,588 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 69,588 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to fuel tank

corrosion to o/schassis and floorpan

front numberplate damaged

surface corrosion to rear beam axle

various stonechips to windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2007 63,692 miles

corrosion to fuel tank

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion around o/s/f jacking point

Pass 14 Mar 2006 57,477 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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L568 HUR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L568 HUR, 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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L568 HUR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 January 1994.

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