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L866 WVV

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,983 mi
Last recorded130,983 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL866 WVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 130,983 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 130,983 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Jul 2009 125,297 miles

NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR SPLIT

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

REAR EXHAUST SUPPORTED WITH WIRE

Fail 13 Jul 2009 125,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR SPLIT

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

REAR EXHAUST SUPPORTED WITH WIRE

Pass 28 Jun 2008 115,264 miles

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 115,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 103,204 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 100,213 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 100,185 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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L866 WVV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WVV, 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 WVV registered?

L866 WVV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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