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L572 HBU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,372 mi
Last recorded135,372 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL572 HBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 135,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various welding repairs to underside

Pass 29 Jun 2021 135,063 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 134,677 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 134,671 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ACROSS REAR AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 134,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded ACROSS REAR AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 133,587 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 131,263 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 127,929 miles

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 127,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 123,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front flexi hoses showing cracking

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play/knock at steering wheel

wing mirrors a little small- provide adequate view to rear

Fail 30 Jul 2011 123,729 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front flexi hoses showing cracking

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play/knock at steering wheel

wing mirrors a little small- provide adequate view to rear

Pass 11 Aug 2010 119,972 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 119,957 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 114,054 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 114,022 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 102,135 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 93,795 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 87,650 miles

rear exhaust silencer blowing

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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L572 HBU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L572 HBU, 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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L572 HBU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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