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L52 YWP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,561 mi
Last recorded151,561 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL52 YWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2010 151,561 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 151,561 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 144,603 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 144,603 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 136,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust repaired by weld

nearside and offside rear brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in nearside and offside rear axle bushes

slight play in nearside and offside shock absorber top mounts

Fail 5 Nov 2008 136,331 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside and offside rear brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in nearside and offside rear axle bushes

slight play in nearside and offside shock absorber top mounts

Pass 15 Nov 2007 132,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 128,590 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 128,590 miles

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

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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L52 YWP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L52 YWP, 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 L52 YWP registered?

L52 YWP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 February 1994.

Is L52 YWP safe to buy?

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