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L924 HYK

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,832 mi
Last recorded69,832 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL924 HYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 69,832 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 69,832 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 69,656 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 69,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 64,679 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worse on inner tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 64,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worse on inner tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 59,414 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 59,414 miles

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not operating over large enough area. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 54,686 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 54,641 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 54,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 51,624 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 47,139 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 41,100 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 35,885 miles

engine/gearbox oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 35,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump (8.2.3)

engine/gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 33,589 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 33,587 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2014 30,191 miles

(both) rear tyres slightly perished

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2014 30,191 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

(both) rear tyres slightly perished

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013
Pass 2 May 2012 25,370 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 25,236 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 25,017 miles

Petrol cap - unable to open.

Rear exhaust box rusty.

Slight leak exhaust gases from catalic converter-flexible joint.

Pass 1 May 2009 24,728 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 24,500 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 24,123 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 23,544 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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L924 HYK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L924 HYK, 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 L924 HYK registered?

L924 HYK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 June 1994.

Is L924 HYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L924 HYK shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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