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L887 UHU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,992 mi
Last recorded84,992 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL887 UHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2010 84,992 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 84,992 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 80,583 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 80,583 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 76,159 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 76,159 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 69,989 miles

O/S/R AND N/S/F TYRES ON LIMIT OF 1.6MM CENTRE TREAD.FOOTBRAKE TRAVEL.EXHAUST LEAKING SLIGHTLY FRONT AND REAR.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 65,467 miles

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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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L887 UHU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L887 UHU, 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 L887 UHU registered?

L887 UHU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L887 UHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L887 UHU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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