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L677 RDN

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

134,737 mi
Last recorded134,737 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL677 RDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 134,737 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

different size tyres front to rear

front floor to sill corroded both sides

fuel tank corroded

offside track rod end close to inner wing

radiator fan not working

rear seats and seat belts removed

roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jul 2012 134,737 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

different size tyres front to rear

front floor to sill corroded both sides

fuel tank corroded

offside track rod end close to inner wing

radiator fan not working

rear seats and seat belts removed

roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2011 130,797 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 130,794 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 128,842 miles

offside and nearside front foot wells corroded and holed near jacking points, dos not effect braking,steering,seat belt security or seat security

Pass 27 Oct 2009 128,077 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 128,076 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

offside front jacking point corroded, nearside front jacking point corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2008 120,591 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 120,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 118,738 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 118,735 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 113,003 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 112,968 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2005 103,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 103,391 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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L677 RDN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 L677 RDN, 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 L677 RDN registered?

L677 RDN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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