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L953 XBD

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,487 mi
Last recorded55,487 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL953 XBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2009 55,487 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 51,077 miles

hand brake travel

slight blow on exhaust

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,615 miles

BRAKE PIPES BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED / ADVISE TO CLEAN / GREASE

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCKER / STRUT TOP MOUNT BECOMING WORN / SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR / MOVEMENT DEVELOPING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 145 / 13 ON 3.mm

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST JOINTS / ADVISE TO RE/SEAL

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 28 Oct 2006 41,353 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2006 41,353 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L953 XBD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L953 XBD, 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 L953 XBD registered?

L953 XBD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 July 1994.

Is L953 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L953 XBD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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