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L776 PHK

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,603 mi
Last recorded127,603 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL776 PHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2023 127,603 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust system fouling rear axle beam. (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Also unable to carry out full inspection wheel bearing. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill excessively corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer rubber mounting missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both registration plate lamp bulbs missing. (4.7.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust pipe rubber mounting severely deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint with rear pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner and outer part of rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Macpherson strut. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

No inspection to fuel filler cap seal.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Macpherson strut. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine - Origin unknown. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission gear shift seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer rubber mounting severely deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 124,691 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 124,684 miles

Exhaust system insecure not correctly supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, 30cm from seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Ferrell corroded at filter ()

Pass 11 Nov 2014 123,846 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 123,846 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 120,585 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 120,585 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 116,684 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 112,541 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Oil leaking

Rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight inteerference between hazards and side lights

Fail 10 Nov 2011 112,541 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Oil leaking

Rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight inteerference between hazards and side lights

Pass 10 Nov 2010 108,558 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Rear exhaust rubbers perrished and splitting

Rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 9 Nov 2009 104,273 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 98,105 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 98,105 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 94,226 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 90,309 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 86,197 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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L776 PHK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 L776 PHK, 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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L776 PHK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 March 1994.

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