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L584 RPW

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,102 mi
Last recorded93,102 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL584 RPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 93,102 miles

2x brake pipes on n/s/r corroded slightly and 1x on o/s/r.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Front coil springs slightlky corroded, slight play both top mounts o/s/rack arm deformed but serviceable

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F indicator lens slightly insecure NB/S/F seat slightly insecure, Corrosion around both front wheel arches

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

O/s wiper split. Slight wear steering column top bearing.

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excess corrosion n/s/f floor, not within 30cm of seatbelt anchorage or susp. component

front and centre exhaust poor condition, centre has a minor exhaust gas leak

o/s/r lens damaged, corrosion o/s/f floor not excessive

smell of fuel no leak detected

Fail 8 Nov 2009 93,071 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2x brake pipes on n/s/r corroded slightly and 1x on o/s/r.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Front coil springs slightlky corroded, slight play both top mounts o/s/rack arm deformed but serviceable

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F indicator lens slightly insecure NB/S/F seat slightly insecure, Corrosion around both front wheel arches

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

O/s wiper split. Slight wear steering column top bearing.

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excess corrosion n/s/f floor, not within 30cm of seatbelt anchorage or susp. component

front and centre exhaust poor condition, centre has a minor exhaust gas leak

o/s/r lens damaged, corrosion o/s/f floor not excessive

smell of fuel no leak detected

Pass 24 Jun 2008 86,612 miles

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)

radiator leaking

Fail 23 Jun 2008 86,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

nearside rear service & parking brake readings are low

radiator leaking

Pass 28 Jun 2007 83,960 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 83,960 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 81,323 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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L584 RPW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L584 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 L584 RPW registered?

L584 RPW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L584 RPW safe to buy?

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