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L59 NYD

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,552 mi
Last recorded120,552 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL59 NYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 120,552 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel pump mounting bracket corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2026 120,505 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel pump mounting braket corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 118,701 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 112,015 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 128,111 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 128,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 118,041 miles

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

surface corrision front brake discs

Fail 14 Dec 2021 118,025 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70r13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70r13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrision front brake discs

Pass 16 Dec 2020 107,111 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust hanger rubbers poor

Pass 16 Dec 2019 100,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 97,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 95,003 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 95,002 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 90,655 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 90,655 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 81,754 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 81,754 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 74,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 71,717 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 70,384 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 68,636 miles

front brake pads worn low3mm

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 7 Dec 2011 68,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pads worn low3mm

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 30 Nov 2010 63,618 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 63,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,130 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 49,874 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,355 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,345 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 36,139 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 33,446 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust rear section rusty

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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L59 NYD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L59 NYD, 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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L59 NYD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 January 1994.

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