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L792 HHD

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,253 mi
Last recorded59,253 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL792 HHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 59,253 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 59,253 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake fluid very dark in colour-- suggest fluid change

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,742 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 53,742 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 48,315 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 48,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 42,525 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 42,412 miles

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

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

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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L792 HHD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L792 HHD, 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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What year was L792 HHD registered?

L792 HHD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L792 HHD safe to buy?

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