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L959 VRL

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,909 mi
Last recorded125,909 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL959 VRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 125,909 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 124,333 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 124,333 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 122,086 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 114,070 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 103,872 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 103,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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L959 VRL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L959 VRL, 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 L959 VRL registered?

L959 VRL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L959 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L959 VRL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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