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L582 RPW

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,582 mi
Last recorded82,582 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL582 RPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 82,582 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 72,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 72,812 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,643 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 9 Aug 2013 70,626 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 8 Aug 2012 68,175 miles

both rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,331 miles

Front brake end pipes corroded, not considered excessive.

Nearside rear footbrake slower than offside rear, not considered excessive.

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy when spinning, no roughness felt.

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing, not considered excessive.

Signs of previous fuel leak at fuel filter.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,011 miles

Both sides rear: wheel bearing slightly noisy, no roughness felt.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 63,006 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both sides rear: wheel bearing slightly noisy, no roughness felt.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 May 2009 60,685 miles

Failed BETs test, engine code not found in list, passed "pre-cat" test.

Front brake hoses deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded (nearside rear), not excessively.

Offside front tyre worn right to limit.

Typical VW front suspension top mount movement, only when jacked.

Fail 26 May 2009 60,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Failed BETs test, engine code not found in list, passed "pre-cat" test.

Front brake hoses deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded (nearside rear), not excessively.

Offside front tyre worn right to limit.

Typical VW front suspension top mount movement, only when jacked.

Pass 27 May 2008 55,792 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 55,787 miles

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

both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 31 May 2007 53,914 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 May 2006 51,142 miles

Centre Rear 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)

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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L582 RPW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L582 RPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L582 RPW registered?

L582 RPW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 January 1994.

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