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L319 OHL

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

72,894 mi
Last recorded72,894 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL319 OHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 72,894 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s and o/s/f floor area weak

Pass 22 Jul 2019 68,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 68,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,324 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f floor corroded but not structural area

Fail 16 Jul 2018 65,291 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f floor corroded but not structural area

Pass 21 Jul 2017 58,110 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,980 miles

oil leak. sump?

rear wheel bearings sightly noisey

Fail 13 Jun 2016 50,699 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear brake application uneven osr 37% down (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front number plate

oil leak. sump?

rear wheel bearings sightly noisey

Pass 10 Jun 2015 42,517 miles

Oil leak

arches and outer sills corroding

brake pipes corroding

rear coil springs corroded

underbody corrosion

washers

Fail 10 Jun 2015 42,517 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

arches and outer sills corroding

brake pipes corroding

rear coil springs corroded

underbody corrosion

washers

Pass 3 Jul 2014 35,876 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes squeking

Pass 8 Jul 2013 28,633 miles

o/s front wing corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2013 28,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o/s front wing corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 19,791 miles

sills corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2011 11,072 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 11,072 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 5,245 miles

Pulls to the left when driving

exhaust in bad condition

fuel filler neck and breathers rusting badly

nail nsf tyre

osr arch rusting badly

play in steering

water making everything hard to check

Fail 23 Mar 2010 5,245 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pulls to the left when driving

exhaust in bad condition

fuel filler neck and breathers rusting badly

nail nsf tyre

osr arch rusting badly

play in steering

water making everything hard to check

Pass 3 Apr 2009 2,100 miles

steering rack worn

Pass 1 Apr 2008 99,776 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 99,773 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 97,711 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 94,403 miles

Both rear wheel bearings rumbling.

Brake pipes corroding.

Rust developing within 30cm of o/s/f, n/s/f seat belt mountings.

Rust developing within 30cm of o/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r suspension mountings.

Slight wear in rear axle bushes.

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 OHL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OHL, 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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L319 OHL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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