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L361 MSO

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,954 mi
Last recorded73,954 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL361 MSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 73,954 miles

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

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)

front discs rusty inner faces

rear o/s outer sill rusty

Fail 14 Jun 2010 73,954 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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)

front discs rusty inner faces

rear o/s outer sill rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2009 68,084 miles

0/s front backplate rotten remove/exhaust rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/rack noisy MONITOR

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2009 68,084 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

0/s front backplate rotten remove/exhaust rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/rack noisy MONITOR

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,701 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

brake pedal spongy TO RE-BLEED

front no.plate cracked/emissions slow to come down MONITOR/h/brake req,,adjusted/f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/wear rack noisy MONITOR

Fail 17 Jun 2008 62,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front no.plate cracked/emissions slow to come down MONITOR/h/brake req,,adjusted/f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/wear rack noisy MONITOR

Pass 21 Jun 2007 57,649 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 57,649 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no.plate cracked †f/r b/hoses rusty †o/s n/s front back plates corroded †exhaust rusty †tank/straps rusty STAINED MONITOR †rack noisy MONITOR †emissions slow to come down

Pass 20 Jun 2006 52,824 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 52,824 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

f/r b/hoses rusty †f/r susp rusty †exhaust rusty †det f/r susp r/bushes †TANK RUSTY STAINED NECK POSSIBLE LEAK MONITOR †emissions slow rto come down

oil leak

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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L361 MSO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L361 MSO, 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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What year was L361 MSO registered?

L361 MSO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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