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L267 SUM

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

122,424 mi
Last recorded122,424 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL267 SUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 122,424 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 121,601 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 121,601 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 121,018 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 120,738 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 120,359 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 119,792 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 118,703 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 117,432 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 117,432 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 115,643 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 113,514 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 111,433 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 108,934 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 106,117 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 102,714 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 100,720 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 98,109 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 95,549 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 92,477 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 89,104 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 85,590 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 82,174 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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L267 SUM is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L267 SUM, 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

How do I check the history of L267 SUM?

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What year was L267 SUM registered?

L267 SUM is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 March 1994.

Is L267 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L267 SUM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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