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L340 DPM

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,868 mi
Last recorded81,868 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL340 DPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 81,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 81,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 81,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 80,639 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 79,886 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 78,708 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 77,467 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 76,199 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 74,940 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 73,818 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 72,351 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 72,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,514 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 68,755 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 67,263 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 65,731 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 64,125 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 62,126 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,012 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 58,200 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 58,200 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 56,338 miles

both front and rear number plates starting to fade

smell of petrol from raer of car

Pass 8 Jan 2007 53,760 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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L340 DPM is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L340 DPM, 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 L340 DPM registered?

L340 DPM is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 April 1994.

Is L340 DPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L340 DPM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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