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L780 FPC

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,402 mi
Last recorded46,402 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL780 FPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 46,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 45,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 44,129 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 42,019 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,217 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,501 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,833 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 38,955 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 37,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,745 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,670 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,416 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,303 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,995 miles

corrosion o/s/r sill

Fail 8 Apr 2008 31,994 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion o/s/r sill

Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,922 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 30,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

signs of a fuel lesk from tank filler neck, but not leaking at moment

Pass 3 May 2006 29,451 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,451 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 27,318 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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L780 FPC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L780 FPC, 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 L780 FPC registered?

L780 FPC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is L780 FPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L780 FPC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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