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L726 OYA

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,962 mi
Last recorded106,962 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL726 OYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 106,962 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 106,031 miles

signs that fuel has been leaking .. no leaks found at time of test .

Pass 17 Nov 2016 105,057 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 104,507 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 104,507 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 103,506 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 102,651 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 101,782 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 100,765 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 99,710 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 98,600 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 98,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 97,395 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 97,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 96,106 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 94,814 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 94,814 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 93,742 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 93,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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L726 OYA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L726 OYA, 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 L726 OYA registered?

L726 OYA is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L726 OYA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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