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L829 WCC

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,094 mi
Last recorded25,094 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL829 WCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 25,094 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank filler neck corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2019 24,955 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 24,954 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively advise investigation (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 24,766 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 24,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules borderline pass (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 24,286 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules borderline pass (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 8 Nov 2016 23,742 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 22,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 21,318 miles

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

hand brake cable is corroded across rear axle

Pass 27 Nov 2013 20,410 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubbers perrished

Pass 30 Nov 2012 19,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear silencer rubber mountings perished

Pass 10 Nov 2011 18,046 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 16,881 miles

Oil leak

slight play on struts top mounts

Pass 18 Nov 2009 15,878 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 15,877 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wall scuffed and preasure was low

offside brake disc pitted

Pass 12 Nov 2008 14,994 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

timing belt may be due renewal

Fail 12 Nov 2008 14,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 14,030 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 12,943 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 11,833 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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L829 WCC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L829 WCC, 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 L829 WCC registered?

L829 WCC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 January 1994.

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