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L748 OEW

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,402 mi
Last recorded84,402 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL748 OEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 84,402 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING IS IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT FLEXIBLE EXHAUST JOINT IS BROKEN INSIDE

NS OUTER CV GAITER IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

OS DOOR MIRROR GLASS IS CRACKED

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN LIMITS

Pass 3 Jun 2008 78,634 miles

BOTH OUTER CV GAITERS HAVE STARTED TO PERISH

SCREW IN NSR TYRE TREAD AND MAY BE LEAKING

Fail 3 Jun 2008 78,634 miles

BOTH OUTER CV GAITERS HAVE STARTED TO PERISH

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SCREW IN NSR TYRE TREAD AND MAY BE LEAKING

Pass 26 May 2007 74,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

o/s/ front indicator lens crac ked.

Fail 19 May 2007 74,607 miles

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

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

O/S/F indicator lens cracked

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 70,271 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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L748 OEW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L748 OEW, 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 L748 OEW registered?

L748 OEW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L748 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L748 OEW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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