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L334 OWR

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,436 mi
Last recorded87,436 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL334 OWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 87,436 miles

catalytic converter removed,no match on database so pre 1992 limits used

Fail 5 Aug 2025 87,434 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal almost goes to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill around axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

catalytic converter removed,no match on database so pre 1992 limits used

Pass 26 Apr 2024 86,116 miles

All tyres stretched onto rims

Catalytic converter removed, no match on database so pre 1992 limits used

Decelerometer brake test as vehicle is too low to use Roller Brake Tester

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tailgate lock and handle removed rendering it inoperative

Fail 24 Apr 2024 86,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres stretched onto rims

Catalytic converter removed, no match on database so pre 1992 limits used

Decelerometer brake test as vehicle is too low to use Roller Brake Tester

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in both front top strut mountings

Tailgate lock and handle removed rendering it inoperative

Pass 1 Apr 2023 85,960 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 85,958 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side and off side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 84,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 1 Sep 2018 84,510 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,365 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,599 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 65,598 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported alternator under sump (1.9.2a)

Fuel system component insecure pump and filter (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 65,597 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,159 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 64,159 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 59,327 miles

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 46,466 miles

battery insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2011 42,844 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,259 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,981 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,364 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 27,946 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 27,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

fuel tank starting to corrode

Fail 3 Feb 2006 26,203 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 26,203 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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L334 OWR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L334 OWR, 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 OWR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 January 1994.

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