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L362 GTF

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

206 mi
Last recorded206 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL362 GTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

lift top struts

Pass 21 Oct 2020 201 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front macpherson strut top mount slight movement

Offside Front macpherson strut top mount slight movement

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 198 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front macpherson strut top mount slight movement

Offside Front macpherson strut top mount slight movement

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 99,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 99,722 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 99,548 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 98,969 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 98,969 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 98,027 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 98,027 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 96,447 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 96,447 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 95,551 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 95,551 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 94,761 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NEARSIDE REAR HUB BEARING

Fail 16 Mar 2011 94,761 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NEARSIDE REAR HUB BEARING

Pass 20 Mar 2010 94,546 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside and nearside rear wheel bearings slight noise when rotated

Pass 12 Mar 2009 93,300 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 93,298 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 92,600 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 92,599 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2006 92,533 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 92,472 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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L362 GTF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L362 GTF, 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 L362 GTF registered?

L362 GTF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 January 1994.

Is L362 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L362 GTF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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