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L73 SGO

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,173 mi
Last recorded109,173 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL73 SGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2012 109,173 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 11 Apr 2011 104,409 miles

nearside front headlight output becoming low

Pass 22 Apr 2010 100,534 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front headlight has water in

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2009 94,690 miles

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

chips and water in n/s headlamp

slight leak from o/s/f shock absorber

slight movement in steering column

Pass 21 Apr 2008 88,029 miles

both front shock absorbers starting to leak

both front top suspension mountings slight movement

centre exhaust slight leak

nearside front door starting to rust

nearside front headlamp glass chipped starting to mist and in poor condition

offside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease- no hole/ split

petrol tank starting to rust

rear wiper blade starting to split

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering column slight movement

Pass 5 Apr 2007 82,123 miles

both front shock absorbers starting to leak

both front top suspension mountings slight movement

centre exhaust slight leak

nearside front door starting to rust

nearside front headlamp glass chipped, starting to mist and reflector in poor condition

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering column slight movement

Pass 12 Apr 2006 77,532 miles

both front top suspension mountings slight movement

exhaust system starting to rust

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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L73 SGO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L73 SGO, 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 L73 SGO registered?

L73 SGO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L73 SGO safe to buy?

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