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L636 MGU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,790 mi
Last recorded54,790 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL636 MGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes pitted

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,408 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 48,489 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 48,489 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,424 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 43,568 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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L636 MGU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc 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 L636 MGU, 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 L636 MGU registered?

L636 MGU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 January 1994.

Is L636 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L636 MGU 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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