MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,516 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front lower ball joint rubber boots split
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside front and offside rear wheel arches starting to corrode
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Both front lower ball joint rubber boots split
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside front and offside rear wheel arches starting to corrode
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L988 OEC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L988 OEC, 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 L988 OEC registered?
L988 OEC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 April 1994.
Is L988 OEC safe to buy?
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