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L683 ETF

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,277 mi
Last recorded69,277 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL683 ETF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 69,277 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 69,277 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 66,864 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,865 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 58,161 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 58,161 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 68,592 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 63,443 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 58,816 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 58,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust clamp corroded.

Fail 16 Feb 2009 58,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 57,059 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 57,059 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 55,634 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 53,353 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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L683 ETF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L683 ETF, 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 L683 ETF registered?

L683 ETF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 January 1994.

Is L683 ETF safe to buy?

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