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L510 XSJ

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,844 mi
Last recorded3,844 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL510 XSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 3,844 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 98,231 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 95,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 91,182 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 88,406 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 88,406 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

brake fluid low

cv boots perished

engine oil leak

front wheel bearings sound noisy when rotated on lock

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

stonechip in screen zone a

Pass 12 Oct 2006 84,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

both rear tyres inner side walls perished and cracked

both rear wheel bearings noisy

Fail 11 Oct 2005 79,948 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 79,948 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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L510 XSJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L510 XSJ, 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 L510 XSJ registered?

L510 XSJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 1994.

Is L510 XSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L510 XSJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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