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L908 VVV

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

166,202 mi
Last recorded166,202 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL908 VVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 166,202 miles

Both sides front floor pans corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 166,197 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

excessive corrosion in drivers footwell

small corrosion in passengers footwell

Fail 19 Feb 2013 166,193 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

excessive corrosion in drivers footwell

small corrosion in passengers footwell

Pass 12 Oct 2011 165,987 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 165,987 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 165,440 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 165,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 164,027 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

radiator very poor condition--

rear metal brake pipes corrosion started--radiator supporting cross member very rusty--

Pass 14 Oct 2008 158,985 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 158,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

both front tyres perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2007 155,505 miles

ADVISE;-corrosion to metal brake pipes,corrosion to o/s/r inner sill and o/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 24 Oct 2006 147,300 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 147,300 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2005 137,692 miles

Radiator leaking

Fail 26 Oct 2005 137,692 miles

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

Radiator leaking

Fail 22 Oct 2005 137,692 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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 VVV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VVV, 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 VVV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 May 1994.

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