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L588 PAL

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,441 mi
Last recorded93,441 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL588 PAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 93,441 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s doorstrip loose

Fail 21 Jun 2011 93,441 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s doorstrip loose

Pass 16 Jun 2010 88,395 miles

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

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

all four coil springs corroding

both front brake hoses ferrules corroded

exhaust system corroded in places

nearside rear floor corroded and holed

offside front headlamp has movement at lower fixing

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Fail 11 Jun 2010 88,268 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

all four coil springs corroding

both front brake hoses ferrules corroded

exhaust system corroded in places

nearside rear floor corroded and holed

offside front headlamp has movement at lower fixing

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Pass 4 Jun 2009 79,195 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)

advise both front tyre wear 1.6mm

advise offside rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2008 66,061 miles

blow on exhaust front joint

condition of both rear flexi hoses

n/s/r foot and handbrake performance

o/s headlamp beam pattern BORDERLINE

o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber split

stone chip and condensation o/s head lamp glass BORDERLINE

wear in both front top shocker mountings BORDERLINE

windscreen zone a borderline

Pass 9 Jun 2007 63,381 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 58,291 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 58,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2005 50,738 miles

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

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

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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L588 PAL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L588 PAL, 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 L588 PAL registered?

L588 PAL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 June 1994.

Is L588 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L588 PAL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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