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L749 HVR

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,697 mi
Last recorded43,697 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL749 HVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 43,697 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 44,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 41,601 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 41,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,789 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,016 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,668 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,203 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,309 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,914 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,070 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 26,304 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 26,304 miles

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

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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L749 HVR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L749 HVR, 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 L749 HVR registered?

L749 HVR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 March 1994.

Is L749 HVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L749 HVR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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