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L801 UOR

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,512 mi
Last recorded18,512 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL801 UOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 18,512 miles

Brake pedal non-slip slightly worn.

Drivers door mirror slightly deteriorated.

Nearside front of outer sill corroded.

Nearside rear brake slightly binding.

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever travel requires attention.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 18,502 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Brake pedal non-slip slightly worn.

Drivers door mirror slightly deteriorated.

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

Nearside front of outer sill corroded.

Nearside rear brake slightly binding.

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever travel requires attention.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 10,064 miles

Both outer sills corroded.

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 10,064 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both outer sills corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 1,665 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off side mirror glass deteriorated.

Fail 17 Mar 2008 1,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off side mirror glass deteriorated.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 94,297 miles

as before see vt32

Fail 4 Apr 2007 94,292 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

passenger door corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2005 94,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 94,270 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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L801 UOR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L801 UOR, 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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L801 UOR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 1994.

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