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L908 UHU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,680 mi
Last recorded13,680 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL908 UHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 13,680 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn very near limit

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 30 Dec 2013 13,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine breather pipe split and leaking engine oil

exhaust system secured with rope and cable ties

nearside front tyre worn very near limit

offside front tyre wearing low

slight exhaust leak from centre front joint

Pass 10 Jan 2013 9,288 miles

Both front drive shaft cv boots perished and cracked

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

Slight blow front and mid exhaust. Rear of exhaust secured with rope and cable ties. Mid of exhaust hanging low

Some play detected in off side front lower ball joint on shaker plates

Unable to tilt front seat backs to easily gain access to rear.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 9,262 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front drive shaft cv boots perished and cracked

Fuel filter at rear corroded. Rubber fuel pipes to filter deteriorated

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

Slight blow front and mid exhaust. Rear of exhaust secured with rope and cable ties. Mid of exhaust hanging low

Some play detected in off side front lower ball joint on shaker plates

Unable to tilt front seat backs to easily gain access to rear.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 4,832 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

front number plate cracked

fuel filter rusty

offside rear tyre cracking

offside wiper blade slightly split

oil breather hose split

rear exhaust hangs low

unable to tilt front seats forward

Fail 30 Dec 2011 4,784 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

front number plate cracked

fuel filter rusty

offside rear tyre cracking

offside wiper blade slightly split

oil breather hose split

rear exhaust hangs low

unable to tilt front seats forward

Pass 31 Dec 2010 99,720 miles

Exhaust system badly shaped and ill fitting.

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 99,720 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust system badly shaped and ill fitting.

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 89,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust supported with tyraps

unable to tilt drivers seat farward

Fail 30 Dec 2009 89,544 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust supported with tyraps

unable to tilt drivers seat farward

Pass 29 Dec 2008 83,785 miles

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

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

Temp repair to rear exhaust mount

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 Dec 2008 83,785 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Temp repair to rear exhaust mount

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Dec 2007 79,881 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 79,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front numbrt plate cracked

Pass 28 Dec 2006 78,414 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 78,414 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 71,764 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 71,764 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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L908 UHU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L908 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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L908 UHU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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