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L803 FOH

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,890 mi
Last recorded114,890 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL803 FOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 114,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded as pipe joins to hose in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play sounds dry when rotated but not rough (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 114,503 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 112,588 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,370 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 95,368 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 78,977 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 59,965 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 56,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,721 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 47,446 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 41,602 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,602 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,776 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 37,776 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 33,914 miles

REAR BRAKES (BINDING)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 31,353 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 31,353 miles

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

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

nearside & offside rear shock absorbers started to leak.

rear exhaust section corrode & pitted & slightly leaaking

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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L803 FOH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L803 FOH, 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 L803 FOH registered?

L803 FOH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L803 FOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L803 FOH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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