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L579 RPW

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,783 mi
Last recorded95,783 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL579 RPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 95,783 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 95,783 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 93,417 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 88,741 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 88,741 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 88,189 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion underbody not within prescribed area

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

Pass 23 May 2019 88,024 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 87,878 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 87,878 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp loose (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 87,798 miles

chip in screen noted

exhaust hangs lows

exhaust tailpipe rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 87,798 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

chip in screen noted

exhaust hangs lows

exhaust tailpipe rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2016 87,488 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 87,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 86,580 miles

Both Front tyres Perished.

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 85,474 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 84,456 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 84,456 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,215 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 82,506 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 82,506 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 81,211 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 81,195 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 79,777 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 79,777 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 78,534 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 76,817 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 75,272 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 73,771 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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L579 RPW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 L579 RPW, 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 L579 RPW registered?

L579 RPW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L579 RPW shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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