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L615 NTO

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,999 mi
Last recorded117,999 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL615 NTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 117,999 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 117,859 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 109,819 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 109,819 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 100,034 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2008 91,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 91,477 miles

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

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 84,001 miles

offside rear tyre cracking and slightly uneven

play and wear to front strut top mountings

slight blow on front exhaust joint

Pass 23 Oct 2006 80,050 miles

as issued with vt30

Fail 23 Oct 2006 80,050 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

side wall cracking to off side rear tyre

some wear in both front seat backs and runners

some wear in both top struct mounts

Fail 21 Oct 2005 72,459 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 72,459 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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L615 NTO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 L615 NTO, 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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L615 NTO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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