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L621 PTW

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,956 mi
Last recorded76,956 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL621 PTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2010 76,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 76,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 70,725 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 68,632 miles

Front number plate is deteriorating

O/s front brake hose is perishing

O/s rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Slight play in upper steering column

Fail 7 May 2008 68,632 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front number plate is deteriorating

O/s front brake hose is perishing

O/s rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Slight play in upper steering column

Pass 23 May 2007 66,980 miles

Front numberplate deteriorating

Noise developing from O/srear wheel bearing

O/s rear tyre perished

Fail 23 May 2007 66,980 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Front number plate is starting to deteriorate

Noise developing from O/s rear wheel bearing

O/s rear tyre is heavily perished

Pass 5 Jun 2006 65,175 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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L621 PTW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L621 PTW, 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 L621 PTW registered?

L621 PTW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L621 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L621 PTW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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