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L794 DCW

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,623 mi
Last recorded25,623 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2007
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL794 DCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2007 25,623 miles

possible front suspension damage or wheel alignment fault

slight damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2007 25,618 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

possible front suspension damage or wheel alignment fault

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,120 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 21,120 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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L794 DCW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L794 DCW, 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 L794 DCW registered?

L794 DCW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L794 DCW safe to buy?

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