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L576 ORA

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,108 mi
Last recorded69,108 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL576 ORA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 69,108 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wings corroded but non structural

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Fail 28 Apr 2025 69,088 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front wings corroded but non structural

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 23 May 2024 64,336 miles

Front slight movement in both upper top struts

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

has slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components

Pass 18 May 2023 58,703 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

has been welded in various places

has slight corrosion under body, arches and sills

has thick underseal in places

Fail 13 May 2023 58,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

has slight corrosion under body, arches and sills

Pass 4 Apr 2022 54,933 miles

Fuel pump mounting broken.

Pass 9 Sep 2020 54,737 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 54,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,848 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 42,089 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,928 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 34,459 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,426 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 30,215 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,215 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,650 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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L576 ORA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L576 ORA, 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 L576 ORA registered?

L576 ORA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 May 1994.

Is L576 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L576 ORA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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