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L720 VGT

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,651 mi
Last recorded74,651 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL720 VGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 74,651 miles

Front exhaust clamp broken

Fuel filter rusty

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 74,650 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. above exhaust (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above exhaust (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Front exhaust clamp broken

Fuel filter rusty

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 74,539 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 74,529 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 10 May 2012 71,815 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 69,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2010 68,045 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 66,087 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 66,069 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 63,484 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing unevenly.

Pass 11 May 2007 60,501 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 56,690 miles

both front top suspension mounts

offside front seatbelt

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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L720 VGT is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L720 VGT, 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 L720 VGT registered?

L720 VGT is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 May 1994.

Is L720 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L720 VGT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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