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L59 UVV

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,800 mi
Last recorded140,800 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL59 UVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 140,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front registration plate slightly damaged but can still be read from 20 meters away

spare wheel floor corroded but not within any structral points

Fail 8 Sep 2009 140,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front registration plate slightly damaged but can still be read from 20 meters away

spare wheel floor corroded but not within any structral points

Pass 23 Sep 2008 133,844 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 130,621 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 123,463 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 166,342 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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L59 UVV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L59 UVV, 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 L59 UVV registered?

L59 UVV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L59 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L59 UVV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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