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L727 HDC

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,009 mi
Last recorded89,009 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL727 HDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 89,009 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front reg cracked

poor starting battery low volts

strongly advised rear brake imballance

under vehicle corrosion throughout

Fail 11 Sep 2009 89,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front reg cracked

poor starting battery low volts

strongly advised rear brake imballance

under vehicle corrosion throughout

Pass 14 Jun 2007 88,550 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 88,550 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 87,265 miles

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

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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L727 HDC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L727 HDC, 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 L727 HDC registered?

L727 HDC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L727 HDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L727 HDC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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