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L343 MEC

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,927 mi
Last recorded78,927 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL343 MEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 78,927 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Damage to front registration plate not excessive.

Half of drivers windscreen washer jet working.

N/S front tyre nearly bald on inner edge of tread.

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Reversing lamp inoperative.

Windscreen wipers work only on high speed.

Fail 27 Mar 2008 78,927 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Damage to front registration plate not excessive.

Half of drivers windscreen washer jet working.

N/S front tyre nearly bald on inner edge of tread.

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Reversing lamp inoperative.

Windscreen wipers work only on high speed.

Fail 22 Feb 2008 78,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Damage to front registration plate not excessive.

Drivers windscreen washer jet 50% working.

N/S front tyre nearly bald on inner edge of tread.

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

Outer face of n/s and o/s front brake disc corroded.

Reversing lamp inoperative.

Windscreen wiper motor working on high speed only.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 69,673 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 63,899 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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L343 MEC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 L343 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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L343 MEC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 January 1994.

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