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L62 RTS

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,091 mi
Last recorded86,091 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL62 RTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 86,091 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 84,034 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 84,023 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 82,486 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 82,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Parking brake cable rubbing against wheel , now secured (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Parking brake cable rubbing against wheel, now secured (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 78,369 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Of Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 78,369 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Of Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 73,523 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 73,523 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 73,368 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak cooling fan inop ()

Pass 6 Feb 2018 64,388 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 63,657 miles

n/s rear bearing slightly noisy

o/s rear bearing slightly noisy

Fail 21 Jun 2016 63,657 miles

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

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

n/s rear bearing slightly noisy

o/s rear bearing slightly noisy

Pass 25 May 2015 63,515 miles

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

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 22 May 2015 63,515 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 24 May 2014 63,346 miles

o/s/f brake has very slight bind

slight movemont on both front strut tops

Fail 23 May 2014 63,346 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f brake has very slight bind

slight movemont on both front strut tops

Fail 10 May 2013 63,123 miles

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

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

front exhaust clap at rear of cat broken

Pass 10 May 2013 63,123 miles

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

front exhaust clap at rear of cat broken

Pass 12 May 2012 62,637 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 62,637 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 62,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 23 May 2011 62,235 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 62,011 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 62,011 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 61,525 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 61,525 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 61,337 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 May 2008 61,337 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 May 2007 60,896 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 60,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 May 2006 59,998 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 59,998 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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L62 RTS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L62 RTS, 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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L62 RTS is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 January 1994.

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