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L869 LNF

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,370 mi
Last recorded102,370 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL869 LNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 102,370 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 92,915 miles

Nearside and offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Neraside-offside rear and offside front tyres perished

Fail 5 Aug 2011 92,911 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside and offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Neraside-offside rear and offside front tyres perished

Pass 7 Jul 2010 85,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 82,186 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 82,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 77,331 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 68,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 63,000 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 63,000 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 58,147 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Slight play in nearside rear strut top mounting

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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L869 LNF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L869 LNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L869 LNF registered?

L869 LNF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L869 LNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L869 LNF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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