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L997 HCK

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,788 mi
Last recorded65,788 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL997 HCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 65,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 63,402 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 63,400 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 62,099 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 62,099 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 May 2009 60,652 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 56,206 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2008 56,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 57,174 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 54,348 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 54,348 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 51,230 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 HCK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L997 HCK, 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 L997 HCK registered?

L997 HCK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 May 1994.

Is L997 HCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L997 HCK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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