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L330 RUG

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,336 mi
Last recorded113,336 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL330 RUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 113,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flexi slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear torsion beam (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2023 113,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across beam axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 112,194 miles

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

all tyres aged

surface rust on suspension components

Pass 16 Jun 2019 112,014 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 109,993 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2014 109,993 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 105,532 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 97,379 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 97,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2011 80,042 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 79,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2010 79,026 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 78,679 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 78,679 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 78,072 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 76,751 miles

Water pump noisy

Fail 28 Mar 2007 76,749 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

water pump noisey ?

Pass 9 Mar 2006 74,433 miles

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

Slight play in osf suspension top mount

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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L330 RUG is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 L330 RUG, 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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L330 RUG is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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