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L571 LLS

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,306 mi
Last recorded17,306 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL571 LLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,306 miles

corrosion on comps and structure // steeering and susp slight // mirror // w.bearings

presence of sealant // brakes would benefit from strip check

Fail 10 Oct 2008 17,300 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on comps and structure // steeering and susp slight // mirror // w.bearings

Fail 15 Oct 2007 14,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

steer / susp slight // strut mount // corrosion on comps / structure

Pass 15 Oct 2007 14,760 miles

steer / susp slight // strut mount // corrosion on comps / structure

Pass 11 Oct 2006 12,767 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 12,758 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front brake flexi hoses starting to deteriorate

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

play in both front upper strut bearings

slight leak at pinhole on offside front outer driveshaft gaitor

slight noise at offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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L571 LLS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L571 LLS, 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 L571 LLS registered?

L571 LLS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 May 1994.

Is L571 LLS safe to buy?

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