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L693 APV

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,317 mi
Last recorded156,317 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL693 APV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 156,317 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 155,428 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 152,738 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 147,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 147,687 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

radiator leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2017 146,676 miles

underside off vehicle becoming corroded

vehicle very low

Fail 4 Jul 2017 146,676 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

underside off vehicle becoming corroded

vehicle very low

Pass 1 Sep 2016 146,667 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 146,665 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 22 Jul 2015 145,659 miles

both front brake discs corroded slightly on inner face

crack in near side rear tail light

metal brake pipe to near side rear brake flexi starting to corrode

near side front brake disc backing plate corroded

slight play in both front suspension top strut mounts

Pass 11 Dec 2013 144,150 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 144,146 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 134,284 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 134,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 128,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 124,120 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 124,115 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 120,647 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 115,233 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 113,710 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 105,763 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 105,763 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 102,031 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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L693 APV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L693 APV, 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 L693 APV registered?

L693 APV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 June 1994.

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The MOT history for L693 APV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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