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L586 HBU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,482 mi
Last recorded68,482 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL586 HBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 68,482 miles

N/S/F FLOOR CORRODED NOT NEAR ANYTHING

N/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD (2MM)

O/S/F FLOOR CORRODED NOT NEAR ANYTHING

Fail 20 Dec 2010 68,482 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/f floor corroded outside perscribed area

n/s/f tyre just legal (2mm)

o/s/f floor coroded outside perscribed area

washers frozen

Pass 18 Dec 2009 60,817 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX MOUNTING GETTING IN POOR CONDITION

N/S/R INDICATOR LENSE CRACKED SLIGHTLY

REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS IMBALANCE

UNDER FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT NEAR ANYTHING

Fail 15 Dec 2009 60,723 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST BACK BOX MOUNTINGS GETTING IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT BUMPER SLIGHTLY INSECURE

N/S/R INDICATOR LENSE CRACKED SLIGHTLY

REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS IMBALANCE

Pass 12 Dec 2008 50,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/r indicator lens cracked

slight movement in n/s/f top strut mount

slight movement in o/s/f top strut mount

under body starting to rust

Fail 28 Nov 2008 50,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

under body starting to rust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight movement in n/s/f top strut mount

slight movement in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 18 Dec 2007 46,096 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 46,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 37,995 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 34,454 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK

SOME BRAKE PIPES STARTING RUSTING

Fail 27 Jan 2006 34,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK

SOME BRAKE PIPES STARTING RUSTING

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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L586 HBU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L586 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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What year was L586 HBU registered?

L586 HBU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 March 1994.

Is L586 HBU safe to buy?

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