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L432 MLS

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

99,533 mi
Last recorded99,533 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL432 MLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 99,533 miles

n/s door corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2014 99,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s door corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 91,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 91,977 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 87,047 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust has corrosion to centre silencer outer skin,slightly loose

Fail 16 Aug 2012 87,047 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust has corrosion to centre silencer outer skin,slightly loose

Pass 22 Jul 2011 81,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 79,940 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 79,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 75,536 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 75,528 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,958 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 68,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel breather insecure at o/s/rear

Pass 30 Jul 2007 66,011 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 65,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 63,794 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 63,794 miles

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

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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L432 MLS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 L432 MLS, 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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L432 MLS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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