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L724 DBC

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

46,987 mi
Last recorded46,987 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL724 DBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 46,987 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 41,284 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 41,284 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 36,522 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 30,256 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 26,065 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 22,638 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 22,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 20,619 miles

heavy knock on steering when moving from left to right ,but no play can be found anywhere.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 17,563 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 17,563 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 15,106 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 10,733 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 10,725 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 7,894 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill corroded around gromit not weakened (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 7,894 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill corroded around gromit not weakened (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 4,567 miles

exhaust flex weak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 2,680 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 531 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 5,061 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2011 98,201 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 98,189 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 96,078 miles

chip on windscreen in A zone

nearside front top shock absorber mount play

offside wiper worn

rear no. plate delaminating

Pass 16 Oct 2009 91,296 miles

Exhaust has slight leak of gasses at catalytic converter / centre pipe joint

Raer number plate slightly deteriorated

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Oct 2008 86,868 miles

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

light binding on n/s/f brakes. tyre cracking o/s/r

Fail 29 Oct 2008 86,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

light binding on n/s/f brakes. tyre cracking o/s/r

Pass 5 Nov 2007 82,540 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight deterioration of rear number plate

Pass 3 Nov 2006 78,378 miles

see old v32

Fail 3 Nov 2006 78,378 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front and offside tyres perishing

rear number plate backing peeling

Fail 28 Oct 2005 74,389 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

STEERING FEEL.

Pass 28 Oct 2005 74,389 miles

STEERING FEEL.

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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L724 DBC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 L724 DBC, 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 L724 DBC registered?

L724 DBC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 June 1994.

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