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L714 FTG

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,272 mi
Last recorded45,272 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL714 FTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 45,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 45,272 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 38,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers poor

Pass 2 Feb 2016 32,590 miles

Offside Front wall poor

both wiper blades poor

Pass 13 Dec 2014 32,046 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 24,979 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake lever stiff to operate

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 24,979 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cooling system over heated during test

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 24,740 miles

dampness n/s/f shock absorber

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

slight play on steering colune bush

Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,453 miles

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mounting

Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,204 miles

clip broken holding handbrake cable n/s/r

dampness n/s/f shock absorber

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mountings

slight play on steering colune bush

Fail 3 Mar 2011 24,204 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

clip broken holding handbrake cable n/s/r

dampness n/s/f shock absorber

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mountings

slight play on steering colune bush

Pass 16 Feb 2010 23,951 miles

slight play in both front top suspension mountings

slight play in steering column

Fail 15 Feb 2010 23,948 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

slight play in both front top suspension mountings

slight play in steering column

Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,285 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2007 22,988 miles

Ref:Test 134135867413

Fail 6 Mar 2007 22,988 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2006 22,293 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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L714 FTG is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L714 FTG, 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 L714 FTG registered?

L714 FTG is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 April 1994.

Is L714 FTG safe to buy?

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