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L538 UEG

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,274 mi
Last recorded45,274 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 UEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 45,274 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 42,790 miles

All brake pipes underneath painted up when presented for test

Pass 29 Jun 2022 41,882 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 41,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 41,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 38,470 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 29,802 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2018 29,667 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near near brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2017 25,728 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 24,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 23,427 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 21,769 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 19,973 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,098 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,225 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 14,042 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 11,824 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 9,364 miles

slight wear to both front shock absorber top mounting bushes.

Pass 14 Apr 2007 6,780 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 6,508 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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L538 UEG is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L538 UEG, 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 L538 UEG registered?

L538 UEG is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 1994.

Is L538 UEG safe to buy?

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