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L464 RUB

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,876 mi
Last recorded40,876 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL464 RUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 40,876 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 40,622 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 40,380 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 40,130 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 40,130 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 39,991 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 39,733 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 39,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 38,605 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 35,520 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake flexi pipes starting to perish

Fail 1 Jun 2016 34,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake flexi pipes starting to perish

Pass 15 Dec 2014 33,789 miles

engine has slight missfire at low revs-only just passed emissions test

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2013 33,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 33,723 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,540 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 33,155 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,059 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 33,059 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,841 miles

both rear flexy brake pipe ferrules corroding

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 4 Jun 2008 32,841 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

both rear flexy brake pipe ferrules corroding

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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L464 RUB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 L464 RUB, 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 L464 RUB registered?

L464 RUB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 June 1994.

Is L464 RUB safe to buy?

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