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L696 REW

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,380 mi
Last recorded144,380 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL696 REW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 144,380 miles

Front brakes inbalanced by 15%.

Long parking brake lever travel.

Long service brake pedel travel.

Fail 23 Apr 2009 144,375 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brakes inbalanced by 15%.

Long parking brake lever travel.

Long service brake pedel travel.

Nearside front tyre has a flat spot in the tread.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 142,132 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s/rear tyre slight damage to side wall

Pass 4 Apr 2007 136,956 miles

Nearside and offside front indicators slightly discoloured.

Slightly long foot brake travel.

Pass 18 Mar 2006 130,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise near side rear tyre worn on inner edge .

advise off side front tyre worn on edges .

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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L696 REW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L696 REW, 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 L696 REW registered?

L696 REW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 January 1994.

Is L696 REW safe to buy?

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