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L906 KVH

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,565 mi
Last recorded87,565 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL906 KVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,565 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 87,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 82,734 miles

drives floor corrodid

Fail 1 Jul 2010 82,734 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

drives floor corrodid

Pass 2 Jul 2009 77,606 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 77,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 71,601 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 68,762 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 65,516 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 65,514 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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L906 KVH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L906 KVH, 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 L906 KVH registered?

L906 KVH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 May 1994.

Is L906 KVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L906 KVH shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L906 KVH have outstanding finance?

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