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L53 PWE

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,053 mi
Last recorded86,053 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL53 PWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2009 86,053 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 86,053 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 79,614 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 79,614 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 70,048 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 70,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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L53 PWE is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L53 PWE, 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 L53 PWE registered?

L53 PWE is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 1994.

Is L53 PWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L53 PWE shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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