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L988 VGN

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,014 mi
Last recorded65,014 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL988 VGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 65,014 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

rear exhaust section damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2017 65,014 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

rear exhaust section damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,411 miles

Nearside Front play in seat back

Nearside Front play in top suspension mount

Nearside Front tyre worn low 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked/perished & stepped

Offside Front play in seat back

Offside Front play in top suspension mount

Offside Front tyre worn low 3mm

Fail 12 Jul 2016 59,411 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front play in seat back

Nearside Front play in top suspension mount

Nearside Front tyre worn low 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked/perished & stepped

Offside Front play in seat back

Offside Front play in top suspension mount

Offside Front tyre worn low 3mm

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 54,676 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 54,676 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 53,778 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 52,964 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,798 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 48,555 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 46,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perishing on tread and side wall

wiper blades smearing, offside blade splitting

Pass 12 Feb 2007 44,224 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 42,303 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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L988 VGN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L988 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

L988 VGN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 February 1994.

Is L988 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L988 VGN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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