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L909 ORB

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,376 mi
Last recorded64,376 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL909 ORB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 64,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 54,474 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2010 48,346 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing noise

Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,039 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 46,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2008 39,216 miles

Dent to near side rear quarter panel/ very slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 1 Mar 2007 27,589 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight cracking to various suspension bushes †slight cracking to outer c.v gaiters †front brake pads over half worn †slight wear to front brake discs †slight cracking to flexi brake hoses †

Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,589 miles

slight cracking to various suspension bushes †slight cracking to outer c.v gaiters †front brake pads over half worn †slight wear to front brake discs †slight cracking to flexi brake hoses †

Pass 13 Mar 2006 17,631 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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L909 ORB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L909 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.

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What year was L909 ORB registered?

L909 ORB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 April 1994.

Is L909 ORB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L909 ORB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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