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L328 PGX

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,021 mi
Last recorded45,021 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL328 PGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 45,021 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 44,971 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 44,614 miles

slight exhaust leak

Pass 15 Sep 2018 43,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 41,526 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 40,748 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 39,865 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm 145/80x13 75t (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2015 39,861 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm 145/80x13 75t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2014 38,933 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 38,002 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 38,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 37,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 35,995 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 35,995 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,098 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,204 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,362 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 32,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,458 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 31,631 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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L328 PGX is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L328 PGX, 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 L328 PGX registered?

L328 PGX is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 June 1994.

Is L328 PGX safe to buy?

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