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L501 UYJ

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,898 mi
Last recorded104,898 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL501 UYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 104,898 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 104,898 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 89,528 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 89,520 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

clutch operation heavy

o/s rear tyre cracking

oil leak on engine

rear wiper arm seized and blade torn

Pass 9 Sep 2008 87,876 miles

acccident damage to front of vehicle may shoprtly req attention

air pipe rubbing on steering rack

n/s/f flexible hose cracking slightly

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak on front of engine

rear wiper blade insucure

signs of corrosion o/s/f sill

some damage to front floor

Pass 28 Aug 2007 85,289 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 85,258 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

rear silencer blowing slightly

rear wiper torn

signs of corrosion to o/s front wheel arch

slight distortion on o/s rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2006 82,245 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cracks in both rear tyres

evidence of accident damage to o/s front chassis and body work

ferrules corroding on both front flexi brake hoses

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2005 79,395 miles

brake fluid level low

slight imballance on front brakes

slight oil leak on engine

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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L501 UYJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L501 UYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L501 UYJ registered?

L501 UYJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L501 UYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L501 UYJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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