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L634 PYD

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,650 mi
Last recorded83,650 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL634 PYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 83,650 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2017 83,516 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,237 miles

fuel filter mounting loose

horn tone

Fail 3 Aug 2016 78,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel filter mounting loose

horn tone

Pass 10 Aug 2015 73,498 miles

Both front tyres over 16 years old

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre over 17 years old

Offside rear tyre over 11 years old and cracking in tread pattern

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 73,947 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres over 16 years old

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre over 17 years old

Offside rear tyre over 11 years old and cracking in tread pattern

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,401 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Aug 2014 69,382 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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Sep 2013 63,654 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 63,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2012 57,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front numberplate cracked but not likely to be miss-read

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2011 52,327 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 49,610 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 49,610 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 49,424 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,727 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 44,727 miles

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

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

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

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

rear reg plate delaminating

Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,941 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 36,337 miles

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

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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L634 PYD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L634 PYD, 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 L634 PYD registered?

L634 PYD is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 April 1994.

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