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L257 LEH

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,677 mi
Last recorded119,677 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 LEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 119,677 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 118,927 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 118,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2023 117,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded clamp/fixing to rubber hose

Pass 4 Mar 2022 116,613 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 115,740 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 114,777 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 114,060 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 113,217 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 112,069 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 110,930 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 109,340 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 108,325 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 106,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 May 2007 104,085 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 100,922 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyre treads starting to get tread

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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L257 LEH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L257 LEH, 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 L257 LEH registered?

L257 LEH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 1994.

Is L257 LEH safe to buy?

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