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L584 SVG

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,759 mi
Last recorded89,759 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 89,759 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 87,511 miles

Offside Front shock leaking but not a fail this time

Fail 27 Jun 2018 87,500 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front shock leaking but not a fail this time

Fail 28 Mar 2018 87,053 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 84,600 miles

o/s/r brake binding

play in front top suspension mounts

slight exhaust blow from mid section

slight play in both front shock absorber sliding glands

Pass 23 Feb 2016 84,288 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 83,932 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 83,584 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 83,172 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 82,858 miles

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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 82,858 miles

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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 82,263 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 81,512 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 81,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side front shocker top slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2009 80,749 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 79,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 78,313 miles

nearside flexible hose

nearside front shockabsorber

Pass 21 Feb 2006 77,296 miles

nearside front shockobsorber damp

rear exhaust section thin

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 SVG is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L584 SVG, 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 L584 SVG registered?

L584 SVG is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 March 1994.

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