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L650 TRV

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,367 mi
Last recorded126,367 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL650 TRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2012 126,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight bind nsr brake

Pass 27 Jul 2012 126,367 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight bind nsr brake

Pass 9 Jun 2011 124,011 miles

Both inner sills starting to corrode

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front discs slightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filter slightly corroded

General oil leaks

Handbrake lever slightly loose

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play both front top mounts

Fail 7 Jun 2011 124,011 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Both inner sills starting to corrode

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front discs slightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filter slightly corroded

General oil leaks

Handbrake lever slightly loose

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play both front top mounts

Pass 23 Jun 2010 121,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight play both front top mounts

Fail 21 Jun 2010 121,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight play both front top mounts

Pass 13 Jun 2009 110,826 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

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

Offside front tyre slightly perished on tread

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight bind nearside rear wheel brake

Slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 13 Jun 2009 110,826 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

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

Offside front tyre slightly perished on tread

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight bind nearside rear wheel brake

Slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 21 Jun 2008 100,307 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight bind in both front wheel brakes

Slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 21 Jun 2008 100,307 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight bind in both front wheel brakes

Slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 26 Mar 2007 84,990 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 84,990 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 69,388 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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L650 TRV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L650 TRV, 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 L650 TRV registered?

L650 TRV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L650 TRV safe to buy?

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