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L894 ORB

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,524 mi
Last recorded86,524 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL894 ORB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 86,524 miles

o/s rear sill corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2013 85,104 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 85,104 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 83,489 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 81,895 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 80,057 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 78,024 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 75,984 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 73,610 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 71,847 miles

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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L894 ORB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L894 ORB, 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

How do I check the history of L894 ORB?

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What year was L894 ORB registered?

L894 ORB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L894 ORB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L894 ORB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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