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L796 WGE

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,149 mi
Last recorded92,149 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL796 WGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 92,149 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 92,138 miles

Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

handbrake not tested due to rust corrosion on cable joint

Pass 27 Jul 2006 87,932 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 87,624 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 82,186 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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L796 WGE is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L796 WGE, 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 L796 WGE registered?

L796 WGE is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 January 1994.

Is L796 WGE safe to buy?

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