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L357 VLX

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,512 mi
Last recorded100,512 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL357 VLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 100,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

suspension lowered

Pass 22 Nov 2011 86,256 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 86,174 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 80,834 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 76,524 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 71,924 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 67,953 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 64,504 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 64,504 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 59,751 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 59,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L357 VLX is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L357 VLX, 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 L357 VLX registered?

L357 VLX is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 February 1994.

Is L357 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L357 VLX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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