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L319 EKP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,544 mi
Last recorded100,544 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL319 EKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2021 100,544 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Tank filler neck pipe leaking fuel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 99,888 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 99,048 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 97,835 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wearing low (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 96,375 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 94,541 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 94,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 92,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 90,523 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 88,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s handbrake starting to loose efficency and cable corroding.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s handbrake starting to loose efficency and cable corroding.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 86,018 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 84,475 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 82,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 80,526 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 78,169 miles

front brake discs badly lipped

Fail 29 Feb 2008 78,162 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front brake discs badly lipped

Pass 27 Feb 2007 76,074 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 73,144 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint cover broken

o/s steering rack tie rod end cover broken

slight exhaust leak at joint

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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L319 EKP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L319 EKP, 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 L319 EKP registered?

L319 EKP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 March 1994.

Is L319 EKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L319 EKP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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