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L680 TRP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,768 mi
Last recorded115,768 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL680 TRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 115,768 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 115,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 109,254 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

emmissions on limit

Fail 10 Apr 2009 109,083 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

emmissions on limit

Pass 19 Apr 2008 105,362 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 105,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 103,077 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 97,098 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 97,098 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Oil leaking at engine.

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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L680 TRP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L680 TRP, 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 L680 TRP registered?

L680 TRP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is L680 TRP safe to buy?

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