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L689 VRL

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,033 mi
Last recorded105,033 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL689 VRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 105,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2011 105,026 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 99,405 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 99,401 miles

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

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

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

corrosion around - front/rear brake pipes,rear flexi brake ferrules..o/s/f flexi hose perashing..play in rear wheel bearings..front brake pads worn low..

fuel filler neck corroding..slight movement in top steering colomn area..oil leaks..shock units weak-n/s/r shock leaking..crack in rear exhaust box....

Pass 12 May 2009 92,731 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 92,566 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R SHOCK UNIT LEAKING....corrosion around o/s/r outter sill....

corrosion around n/s/r chassis....

Pass 8 May 2008 85,946 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 78,461 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 72,122 miles

rear baffles broken up..fuel pump/filter mounts perashing...play in n/s/f top shock m ount...slight play in both rear wheel bearings...

Pass 9 May 2005 64,877 miles
Fail 6 May 2005 64,813 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

exhaust tail pipe rusty

fuel filler neck rusty

play in near side front top strut mount

slight leak off side rear shock

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 VRL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L689 VRL, 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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L689 VRL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 May 1994.

Is L689 VRL safe to buy?

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