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L523 NPU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

43,787 mi
Last recorded43,787 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL523 NPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 43,787 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 43,680 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 43,598 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 43,525 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 43,109 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 42,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 42,546 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 42,464 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 42,060 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 42,059 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 38,410 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 706,613 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 38,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 36,486 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 34,393 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,947 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2012 33,947 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 33,656 miles

o/s rear wheel cylinder partialy siezed

Pass 20 May 2010 33,266 miles

o/s rear foot brake slow to release and slow to come on

Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,911 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 32,885 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 30,512 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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L523 NPU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L523 NPU, 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 L523 NPU registered?

L523 NPU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L523 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L523 NPU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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