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L75 WSU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,859 mi
Last recorded97,859 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL75 WSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 97,859 miles

offside head lamp lens damaged

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Mar 2012 97,857 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside head lamp lens damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2011 87,399 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 4 Apr 2011 87,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

most metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 8 Apr 2010 73,682 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake hose unions corroding

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2010 73,682 miles

all brake hose unions corroding

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2009 62,955 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2009 62,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2008 55,627 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 55,627 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 55,385 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 50,229 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 45,443 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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L75 WSU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L75 WSU, 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 L75 WSU registered?

L75 WSU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 March 1994.

Is L75 WSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L75 WSU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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