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L674 KFR

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,680 mi
Last recorded91,680 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL674 KFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 May 2013 91,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 88,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 88,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 84,193 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 84,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 80,415 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 75,649 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 75,649 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 70,823 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 58,621 miles

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

rear tyres slight perrishing

Pass 26 Apr 2006 58,621 miles

rear tyres slight perrishing

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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L674 KFR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White 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 L674 KFR, 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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L674 KFR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 June 1994.

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