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L766 TDM

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

137,884 mi
Last recorded137,884 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL766 TDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 137,884 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 131,317 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 129,739 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 129,444 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 116,070 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 116,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake flexi's splitting

front discs and pads wearing thin

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2007 108,705 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 108,705 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 108,599 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2006 103,586 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 103,586 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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L766 TDM is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 L766 TDM, 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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L766 TDM is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 June 1994.

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