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L341 MEC

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,796 mi
Last recorded137,796 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL341 MEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 137,796 miles

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

corrosion under vehicle

evidence of fuel leak but not at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2011 135,631 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front floors corroded to excess outside prescribed areas.

Fail 22 Sep 2011 135,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front floors corroded to excess outside prescribed areas.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 132,055 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 128,648 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 128,647 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise o/s door mirror in poor condition!

advise oil leak!

advise o/s/r tyre nailed on edge of side wall!

Pass 15 Sep 2008 125,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise both rear tyres perished!

advise exhaust baffles rattling!

advise exhaust in poor condition!

advise oil leak!

advise o/s/r tyre nailed in side wall!

Pass 10 Sep 2007 121,282 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front brake pads very low!

Pass 7 Sep 2006 117,273 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 117,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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L341 MEC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L341 MEC, 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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L341 MEC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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