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L997 GNA

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,299 mi
Last recorded47,299 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL997 GNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2014 47,299 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm tread

o/s/r brake bind

Pass 22 Nov 2013 45,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 43,624 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 40,711 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,174 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 34,826 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 34,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 31,283 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 29,892 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,857 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 29,664 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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L997 GNA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L997 GNA, 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 L997 GNA registered?

L997 GNA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 January 1994.

Is L997 GNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L997 GNA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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