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L707 GFR

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,722 mi
Last recorded132,722 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL707 GFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 132,722 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 123,487 miles

1.RH FRONT SEATBELT WEBBING FRAYED. 2.RH DRIVERS DOOR, UNDERBODY AND REAR AXLE CORRODED. 3.LIGHT FREEPLAY IN 2 REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. 4.LIGHT BINDING IN LH FRONT BRAKE.

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 123,487 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

1.RH FRONT SEATBELT WEBBING FRAYED. 2.RH DRIVERS DOOR, UNDERBODY AND REAR AXLE CORRODED. 3.LIGHT FREEPLAY IN 2 REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. 4.LIGHT BINDING IN LH FRONT BRAKE.

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 118,552 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 118,532 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 107,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion on underbody

right hand door corroded and holed

Fail 25 Jun 2009 107,047 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion on underbody

right hand door corroded and holed

Pass 19 Jun 2008 97,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 97,956 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 89,631 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 89,631 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006
Fail 3 Jan 2006 85,066 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L707 GFR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L707 GFR, 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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L707 GFR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 January 1994.

Is L707 GFR safe to buy?

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