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L902 RNV

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,630 mi
Last recorded122,630 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL902 RNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 122,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside 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)

general corrosion on underside

Fail 8 Apr 2017 122,630 miles

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside 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)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

general corrosion on underside

Pass 9 Apr 2016 111,394 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Apr 2015 103,725 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust system has general corrosion

front number plate cracked

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2015 103,725 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system has general corrosion

front number plate cracked

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2014 93,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

o/s/f head light lense has a water build up in the lense

Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine

Fail 5 Mar 2013 84,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak on engine

Fail 2 Feb 2012 72,722 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

boot lid only opens from inside

Pass 2 Feb 2012 72,722 miles

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

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

boot lid only opens from inside

Fail 10 Feb 2011 59,022 miles

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre perished slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2011 59,022 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre perished slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2010 46,845 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 46,845 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,884 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2008 42,762 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 42,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 40,727 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 38,419 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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L902 RNV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L902 RNV, 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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L902 RNV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 February 1994.

Is L902 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L902 RNV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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