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L836 VSW

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,998 mi
Last recorded133,998 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL836 VSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2009 133,998 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 129,078 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 129,078 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 121,697 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 121,697 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 106,983 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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L836 VSW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L836 VSW, 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 L836 VSW registered?

L836 VSW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L836 VSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L836 VSW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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