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L339 EFX

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,845 mi
Last recorded107,845 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL339 EFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 107,845 miles

SUSPENSION BEEN LOWERED

NO REAR SEATS OR REAR SEAT BELTS FITTED TO VEHICLE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 26 Feb 2008 99,385 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)

Oil leak

car has been lowered,cat replacement pipe in boot...

Pass 24 Jan 2007 87,923 miles

o\s\n\r brake hose ferrols rusty

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Jan 2007 87,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

n/s/r foot brake on limit.

o/s/f damage to vehicle.

o/s/f wheel arch damaged.

o/s/n/s/r brake hose ferrels starting to rust.

o/s/n/s/r wheel bearings starting to become noisey.

rear wiper blade split.

slight play in o/s/n/s/f top suspension bushes.

Pass 8 Dec 2005 82,784 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 82,784 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L339 EFX is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L339 EFX, 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 L339 EFX registered?

L339 EFX is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 May 1994.

Is L339 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L339 EFX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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