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L601 WSU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,146 mi
Last recorded38,146 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL601 WSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 38,146 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 35,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Aug 2018 35,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail split (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective support rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 31,392 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 31,392 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tailpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 25,876 miles

osr sill heavily undersealed cannot be fully inspected

Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,556 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 25,556 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 25,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 24,095 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 24,095 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2012 22,807 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 22,058 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 21,327 miles

Possible leak from fuel pump

Fail 20 May 2010 21,527 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Possible leak from fuel pump

Pass 20 May 2009 20,729 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 20,728 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 May 2008 20,169 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 19,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ex clamp slightly insec

fuel tank under ex pressure

Pass 30 May 2006 18,949 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 18,949 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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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L601 WSU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L601 WSU, 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 L601 WSU registered?

L601 WSU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 January 1994.

Is L601 WSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L601 WSU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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