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L459 PYA

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

39,705 mi
Last recorded39,705 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL459 PYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 39,705 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 31,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2022 30,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2021 30,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion under vehicle

Exhaust corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 29,867 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust front pipe corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive Weepage gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 29,716 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion under vehicle

Exhaust front pipe corroding

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 27,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion under vehicle

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both starting to wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 27,072 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rest of pipes getting scabby (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion under vehicle

exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,720 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2015 26,008 miles

exhaust corroding

offside front box panel under bonnet corroding

offside wiper splitting

Pass 21 Jun 2014 23,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2013 18,607 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

slight noise in n/s rear w/bearing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 13,025 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 12,358 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 11,823 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 11,823 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 11,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise a full brake check

Fail 24 Jun 2009 11,654 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise a full brake check

Pass 4 Jul 2008 11,531 miles

Both front brake discs pitted and scored, advise full brake check

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 11,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front brake discs pitted and scored, advise full brake check

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 11,318 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 11,067 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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L459 PYA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L459 PYA, 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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L459 PYA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 June 1994.

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