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L61 CFH

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

45,048 mi
Last recorded45,048 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL61 CFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 45,048 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 41,926 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 39,112 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 36,146 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 34,849 miles

Slight play in both front top strut mountings

Pass 25 May 2016 34,839 miles

Offside Front Top suspension mount slight play

Pass 29 May 2015 34,831 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 34,739 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

FRONT PIPE TO CENTRE PIPE SLIGHT BLOW

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,483 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSE S PERISHED

Pass 21 Jun 2012 34,256 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXI HOSES PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP BEARING

VERY SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT PIPE TO CAT JOINT

Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,765 miles

O/s/r tyre on 3mm

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 33,218 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 33,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 32,169 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,726 miles

noise from o/s/f wheel area

Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,254 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 29,498 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 28,894 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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L61 CFH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L61 CFH, 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 L61 CFH registered?

L61 CFH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 June 1994.

Is L61 CFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L61 CFH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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