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L326 SPO

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,721 mi
Last recorded71,721 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL326 SPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 71,721 miles

exhaust rubber mounts perished/ weak.

o/s/r tyre low and perished.

rear brake furrels slightly corroded and all brake flexis slightly perished.

rear exhaust corroded and holed/slightly seeping.

Fail 10 May 2011 71,565 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

exhaust rubber mounts perished/ weak.

front tyres low on raised tread edges. o/s/r tyre low and perished.

rear brake furrels slightly corroded and all brake flexis slightly perished.

rear exhaust corroded and holed/slightly seeping.

Pass 5 May 2010 67,591 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 66,700 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 66,700 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 65,566 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust rubber support mounting in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2007 64,351 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Slight movement in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 3 May 2006 63,054 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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L326 SPO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L326 SPO, 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 L326 SPO registered?

L326 SPO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 February 1994.

Is L326 SPO safe to buy?

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