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L732 PTW

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

82,728 mi
Last recorded82,728 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL732 PTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 82,728 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 79,214 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 75,372 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 70,839 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 64,990 miles

slight corrosion by n/s/f wing and n/s/r arch

Fail 3 Mar 2022 64,990 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced seal inside by axle (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

battery tray corroded

front brake pads low discs worn and corroded

gear box oil leak

slight corrosion by n/s/f wing and n/s/r arch

slight exhaust blow

Pass 1 Apr 2021 61,492 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 60,025 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 55,498 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 55,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system generally corroded

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 50,192 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 46,280 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 44,697 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 43,544 miles

both front flexy brake hoses perishing

Pass 13 Nov 2013 42,266 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

both rear bearings noisey

Pass 14 Nov 2012 40,727 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 40,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 39,462 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,032 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,457 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,466 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 31,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 28,784 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 28,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 25,555 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 25,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside front has sidewall damage

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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L732 PTW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L732 PTW, 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 L732 PTW registered?

L732 PTW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 July 1994.

Is L732 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L732 PTW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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