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L741 WEU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

90,808 mi
Last recorded90,808 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL741 WEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 90,808 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 90,749 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 85,012 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 79,293 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 74,242 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 68,880 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 63,661 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 58,371 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,641 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 51,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 48,356 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 48,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2017 44,453 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 40,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 40,210 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle has slight corrosion throughout.

Pass 22 May 2014 39,567 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 38,618 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 37,963 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 36,994 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres in poor condition (cracking) ...........................

Pass 21 May 2010 35,829 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre outer side wall starting to perrish

Pass 27 May 2009 34,630 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r tyre, outer side wall starting to perrish

Pass 23 May 2008 33,498 miles

rocker cover gasket leaking oil (minor)..........................................

Fail 23 May 2008 33,498 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rocker cover gasket leaking oil (minor)..........................................

Pass 25 May 2007 31,856 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2007 31,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 29,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres side walls starting to perrish,

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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L741 WEU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red 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 L741 WEU, 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 L741 WEU registered?

L741 WEU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L741 WEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L741 WEU 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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