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L838 TNH

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,024 mi
Last recorded63,024 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL838 TNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 63,024 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2009 63,024 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2008 62,585 miles

Battery inscure

Both front flexible brake hoses perished

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fuel filter corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2008 62,585 miles

Battery inscure

Both front flexible brake hoses perished

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fuel filter corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2007 62,275 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 61,569 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 61,563 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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L838 TNH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L838 TNH, 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 L838 TNH registered?

L838 TNH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is L838 TNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L838 TNH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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