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L628 RSN

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,874 mi
Last recorded30,874 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL628 RSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,874 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 22,493 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 22,492 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

both front brake discs rusty

both front brake discs rusty

both rear shock absorbers damp

engine oil leak

exhaust rusty

nearside front brake flexi rusty and starting to split

nearside rear brake flexi rusty and starting to split

offside front tyre at 1.6mm minimum limit and wearing on inner edge

offside sill at rear weak

offside sill under door weak

Pass 1 Aug 2005 17,851 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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L628 RSN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L628 RSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L628 RSN registered?

L628 RSN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L628 RSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L628 RSN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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