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L961 VRL

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,644 mi
Last recorded100,644 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL961 VRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2011 100,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

corrosion on boot floor

n/s/f brake back plate corroded & holed

n/s/f inner wing corroded & holed at front

under body rusty all areas

Pass 28 Mar 2011 100,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre defective

corrosion on boot floor

n/s/f brake back plate corroded & holed

n/s/f inner wing corroded & holed at front

under body rusty all areas

Pass 1 Apr 2010 99,002 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

hole in o/s/r boot floor

n/s/f brake back plate corroded & holed

under body rusted all areas

Pass 1 Apr 2009 97,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f brake back plate c rroded & holed

Pass 3 Apr 2008 96,287 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f back plate rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2007 94,934 miles

Rear bumper insecure

under body and chassis corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2006 93,622 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f lower ball joint boot split

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 VRL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L961 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 L961 VRL registered?

L961 VRL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is L961 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L961 VRL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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