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L706 EPM

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

13,415 mi
Last recorded13,415 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL706 EPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 13,415 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wing badly corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill badly corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill badly corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 13,415 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wing badly corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill badly corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill badly corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 11,386 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 11,386 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 9,420 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 9,420 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 5,992 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 3,630 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f wing corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 3,630 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f wing corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2012 1,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 1,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 99,559 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 99,559 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 97,250 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 97,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 90,779 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight bulge on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Jun 2008 82,018 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 82,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 74,478 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 68,629 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 64,854 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 64,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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L706 EPM is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L706 EPM, 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 L706 EPM registered?

L706 EPM is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 May 1994.

Is L706 EPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L706 EPM shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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