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L739 OFA

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,556 mi
Last recorded72,556 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL739 OFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 72,556 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,941 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2010 70,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,102 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear foot brake and handbrake noisey on rolling road(advise investigate)

wiper motor worn and noisey

Pass 13 Oct 2008 67,160 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 67,160 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 65,018 miles

advise nearside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

advise offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2007 65,018 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise nearside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

advise offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2006 62,650 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 60,125 miles

front number plate cracked and starting to fade.

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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L739 OFA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L739 OFA, 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

How do I check the history of L739 OFA?

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What year was L739 OFA registered?

L739 OFA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 June 1994.

Is L739 OFA safe to buy?

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