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L334 NRE

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,393 mi
Last recorded51,393 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL334 NRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 51,393 miles

Emissions unable to be completed overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 45,916 miles

coolant leak radiator

exhaust in poor condition and cable tied up

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2024 45,905 miles

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

coolant leak radiator

exhaust in poor condition and cable tied up

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2023 38,791 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2022 37,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front exhaust clamp broken

main beam tell tale dim

rear exhaust rubber mount missing and is currently held with a zip tie

Pass 5 Jun 2021 37,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 36,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 19 May 2009 35,052 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 34,372 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 32,685 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 32,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 31,939 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 31,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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L334 NRE is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L334 NRE, 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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L334 NRE is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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