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L848 SDM

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,967 mi
Last recorded66,967 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL848 SDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 66,967 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 66,559 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 65,724 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 65,724 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,709 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,744 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 63,744 miles

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 62,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 62,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 60,925 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 60,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering column shaft deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,871 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 57,648 miles

both rear shockabsorbers slight leaks,n/s/r flexi brake hose starting to crack

Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,493 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 55,493 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 54,626 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,224 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 50,307 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 45,839 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 41,369 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 41,369 miles

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

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

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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L848 SDM is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L848 SDM, 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 L848 SDM registered?

L848 SDM is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 March 1994.

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