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L609 XTN

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,857 mi
Last recorded67,857 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL609 XTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 67,857 miles

Both rear & ns front shock absorbers damp

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Exhaust badly corroded

Front brake flexys cracking

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

Wear in front strut tops

Fail 17 Jun 2008 67,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Both rear & ns front shock absorbers damp

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Exhaust badly corroded

Front brake flexys cracking

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

Wear in front strut tops

Pass 6 Jun 2007 62,491 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 62,491 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2006 57,356 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 57,314 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

All brake flexy ferrels badly corroding - borderline

Both rear shockers damp

Front brake flexies badly cracking

Slight play in both front shockers

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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L609 XTN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L609 XTN, 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 L609 XTN registered?

L609 XTN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 January 1994.

Is L609 XTN safe to buy?

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