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L262 XSU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,600 mi
Last recorded45,600 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL262 XSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,600 miles

exhaust leking at joints

offside track control arm bush slightly worn

Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,586 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel filler neck corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2011 44,586 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel filler neck corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,352 miles

all brake ferrules corroding

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,436 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all brake ferulles corroding

both front top strut mountings slightly worn

exhaust leaking at joints

Fail 10 Mar 2009 43,435 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all brake ferulles corroding

both front top strut mountings slightly worn

exhaust leaking at joints

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,923 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,627 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 41,627 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,863 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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L262 XSU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L262 XSU, 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 L262 XSU registered?

L262 XSU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 March 1994.

Is L262 XSU safe to buy?

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