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L718 FFV

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,606 mi
Last recorded32,606 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL718 FFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 32,606 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 31,549 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 31,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 31,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 31,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion to the offside front floor

Fail 10 May 2022 31,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion to the offside front floor

Pass 6 May 2021 31,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 31,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 30,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 30,596 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 30,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 29,427 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 28,941 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack on the inner walls

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 28,398 miles

slight cracking on both rear tyre walls but not down to cords

Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,873 miles

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

slight cracking on both rear tyre walls

Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,325 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,814 miles

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

slight cracking on both rear tyre walls

Pass 12 Feb 2009 24,639 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight cracking on rear tyre walls

Fail 20 Feb 2008 23,708 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 23,708 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 22,461 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 22,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,154 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 21,154 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L718 FFV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 L718 FFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L718 FFV registered?

L718 FFV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L718 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L718 FFV shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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