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L809 GVN

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,277 mi
Last recorded103,277 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL809 GVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 103,277 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 99,590 miles

Damage to offside front wing

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 95,726 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 95,726 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Body sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Handbrake cables, full assembly (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 90,868 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight knock from steering column

Pass 21 Jan 2013 86,397 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 86,378 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 80,801 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 72,988 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner sills+all floor pans corroded in places+o/s front floor has small hole outside pescribed area

cannot open boot

n/s mirror loose

o/s rear damage+bumper sticking out slightly

rear wiper

slight bind on o/s front brake

slight wear lips on front brake discs

Fail 3 Feb 2011 72,988 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner sills+all floor pans corroded in places+o/s front floor has small hole outside pescribed area

cannot open boot

n/s mirror loose

o/s rear damage+bumper sticking out slightly

rear wiper

slight bind on o/s front brake

slight wear lips on front brake discs

Pass 5 Feb 2010 59,227 miles

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs have wear lips

n/s mirror slightly loose

Fail 4 Feb 2010 59,227 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs have wear lips

n/s mirror slightly loose

Pass 23 Jan 2009 52,077 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 51,083 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 49,490 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 47,703 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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L809 GVN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L809 GVN, 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 L809 GVN registered?

L809 GVN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 February 1994.

Is L809 GVN safe to buy?

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