MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
idle speed intermittantly eratic
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/r tyre perished slightly
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
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L866 GEP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L866 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 L866 GEP registered?
L866 GEP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 January 1994.
Is L866 GEP safe to buy?
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