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L689 OUA

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,916 mi
Last recorded88,916 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL689 OUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 88,916 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2018 79,158 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 73,928 miles

exhaust emissions irratic

nearside front outer cv gaiter poor condition just acceptable

temporary repair to door mirrors

Pass 18 Sep 2016 66,857 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,922 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,318 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 55,022 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2013 55,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,100 miles

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

Offside rear lens cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,501 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 50,372 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

n/s/front suspension top mounting slight play

o/s/front top suspention mounting slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2007 50,244 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 49,617 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,296 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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L689 OUA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L689 OUA, 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 L689 OUA registered?

L689 OUA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L689 OUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L689 OUA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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