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L850 GEP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,418 mi
Last recorded82,418 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL850 GEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2008 82,418 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear wheel beari9ng slight play foot brake travel n/s side mirror missing n/s/rear wheel bearing cap missing

Pass 30 Aug 2008 82,418 miles

off side rear wheel beari9ng slight play foot brake travel n/s side mirror missing n/s/rear wheel bearing cap missing

Pass 28 Mar 2007 73,689 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

advise parking brake efficiency low 18%

Fail 27 Mar 2007 73,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 71,886 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 66,107 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offsidedoor stiff to open †offside rear side trim damaged

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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L850 GEP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc 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 L850 GEP, 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 L850 GEP registered?

L850 GEP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 February 1994.

Is L850 GEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L850 GEP 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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