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L723 HHV

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,411 mi
Last recorded91,411 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL723 HHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 91,411 miles

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

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

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

both rear flexy ferules rusty

front no plate cracked

o/s/f sill rusty

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

slight noise from n/s/r bearing

slight play in n/s/f top mount

very slight play in o/s/f bearing

Pass 29 May 2010 85,192 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 82,722 miles

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

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

advise n/s/f & o/s/r tyres wearing near to the legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 11 May 2009 82,722 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

advise n/s/f & o/s/r tyres wearing near to the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 20 May 2008 80,068 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 80,064 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 77,243 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 77,243 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 73,894 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 73,894 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 May 2005 70,982 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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L723 HHV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L723 HHV, 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 L723 HHV registered?

L723 HHV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 March 1994.

Is L723 HHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L723 HHV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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