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L652 PAU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,499 mi
Last recorded71,499 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL652 PAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 71,499 miles

advise knocking from steering

advise nearside front tyre on 3mm

advise oil leak

advise slight play in both rear wheels

advise slight play in steering wheel

Fail 6 May 2010 71,499 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise knocking from steering

advise nearside front tyre on 3mm

advise oil leak

advise slight play in both rear wheels

advise slight play in steering wheel

Pass 12 May 2009 70,343 miles

advise only to off side front head light lense

Pass 12 May 2008 68,038 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 65,181 miles

both front brake flexi hoses just starting to crack

both front tyres on 2mm and worn on edges

brake pedal rubber worn

damp around nearside front shock absorber

nearside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight exhaust blow from join

slight play in both front strut tops

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering column

Pass 8 May 2006 62,274 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2005 59,916 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 59,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L652 PAU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L652 PAU, 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 L652 PAU registered?

L652 PAU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 June 1994.

Is L652 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L652 PAU shows 8 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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