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L819 RSP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

71,160 mi
Last recorded71,160 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2007
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL819 RSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2007 71,160 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

f/r b/hoses rusty †f/r no/plates disc. †o/s h/lamp glass cracked/pin holed REPLACE †h/brake cables rusty †tank/straps rusty †exhaust rotten †BODYWORK †

f/r susp very rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2006 69,640 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 69,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

f/r no.plates disc †O/S H/LAMP GLASS CRACKED PIN HOLED REC REP. †F/R B/HOSES RUSTY †H/BRAKE CAB LE RUSTY †WEAR RACK NOISY MON. †EXHAUST RUSTY †BODYWORK †EMISSIONS SLOW TO COME DOWN †TANK RUSTY †ALL4 TYRES WELL DOWN REAR SLIGHT MIS SHAPE

oil leak

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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L819 RSP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L819 RSP, 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 L819 RSP registered?

L819 RSP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 January 1994.

Is L819 RSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L819 RSP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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