MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
battery insecure / drivers seat mechanism damaged
both front to rear brake pipes corroded, both rear corroded & both front brake pipes corroded
dents scratches / front reg slightly deteriorated
front brake discs worn slight corroded
fuel filter & fuel pump suspect slight at joins
nsf brake hose perished, osf slight perished
parking brake imbalance
play both front strut top mounts
play both rear wheel bearings
slight oil leak
suspect slight play osf ball joint
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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L54 RTS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 L54 RTS, 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 L54 RTS registered?
L54 RTS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 February 1994.
Is L54 RTS safe to buy?
The MOT history for L54 RTS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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