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L977 OWF

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,751 mi
Last recorded27,751 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL977 OWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 27,751 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 23,097 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 23,096 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 18,320 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 13,893 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 83,688 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,939 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 12,764 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 12,407 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,118 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 12,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 11,707 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,105 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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L977 OWF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 L977 OWF, 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 L977 OWF registered?

L977 OWF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 March 1994.

Is L977 OWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L977 OWF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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