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L961 SFL

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,799 mi
Last recorded113,799 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL961 SFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 113,799 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear handbrake effort low

Fail 6 Aug 2012 113,796 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear handbrake effort low

Pass 10 Aug 2011 107,974 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 107,967 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 98,656 miles

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

n/s/r tyre worn

the o/s/r sill is very corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 89,736 miles

the front discs and pads are worn

the n/s/r brake pipe is corroded

the n/s/r tyre is going out shape and is worn

the o/s/r sill is corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2009 89,736 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

the front discs and pads are worn

the n/s/r brake pipe is corroded

the n/s/r tyre is going out shape and is worn

the o/s/r sill is corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2008 83,158 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 94,913 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 94,910 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 61,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L961 SFL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L961 SFL, 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 L961 SFL registered?

L961 SFL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 May 1994.

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