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L890 GYY

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,003 mi
Last recorded48,003 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL890 GYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 48,003 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 47,994 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play in both front suspension lower arm outer bushes

Unable to fully test rear seat belt due to seats folded away at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,764 miles

front bumper loose and n/s/f dirt shield adrift

play in n/s/f strut top mount

rear no plate peeling

Pass 3 Oct 2009 41,197 miles

imbalance on rear foot brake

n/s/f brake hose starting to crack

play in steering column top mounting

rear no plate starting to peel

Fail 28 Sep 2009 41,156 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

imbalance on rear foot brake

n/s/f brake hose starting to crack

play in steering column top mounting

rear no plate starting to peel

Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,389 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rust/corroded patches on front brake disc faces

Pass 14 Sep 2007 39,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damp around n/s/r suspension strut

o/s/f wheel slightly tight to turn by hand

o/s/r foot brake slighly slow in operation

Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,620 miles

o/s/r foot brake effort poor.

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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L890 GYY is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L890 GYY, 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 L890 GYY registered?

L890 GYY is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L890 GYY safe to buy?

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