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LBZ 3383

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,878 mi
Last recorded136,878 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBZ 3383
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2012 136,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle/all brake pipes corroding.o/s/r tyre perishing.excessive corrosion affecting o/s/r chassis rail/boot floor and some parts of outer sills[not in prescribed areas].

Pass 4 Apr 2011 135,390 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE/REAR BRAKE PIPES.REAR WHEEL BEARINGS NOISY.

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 127,514 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE/ BRAKE PIPES. O/S FLOORPAN APPEARS TO BE FILLED WITH FIBREGLASS.ALL WHEEL BEARINGS QUITE NOISY.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 127,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE/ BRAKE PIPES. O/S FLOORPAN APPEARS TO BE FILLED WITH FIBREGLASS.ALL WHEEL BEARINGS QUITE NOISY.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 118,280 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

EXCESSIVE CORROSION OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN AREA NOT IN M.O.T. PERSCRIBED AREAS ******************

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 109,833 miles

EXCESSIVE CORROSION OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN AREA NOT IN M.O.T. TESTABLE AREA, ADVANCED CORROSION NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN AREA, VEHICLE HAS SMELL OF PETROL FUMES NO VISSIBLE SIGNS OF LEAKAGE

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

SLIGHT INBALANCE NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC NOT MORE THAN 40KG

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Apr 2008 109,635 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

EXCESSIVE CORROSION OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN AREA NOT IN M.O.T. TESTABLE AREA, ADVANCED CORROSION NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN AREA, VEHICLE HAS SMELL OF PETROL FUMES NO VISSIBLE SIGNS OF LEAKAGE

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

SLIGHT INBALANCE NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC NOT MORE THAN 40KG

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Apr 2007 100,275 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE.

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 91,711 miles

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

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

advanced corrosion vehicle structures not considered excessive

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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LBZ 3383 is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LBZ 3383, 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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LBZ 3383 is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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