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L951 WWP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,432 mi
Last recorded88,432 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL951 WWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 88,432 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 87,944 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 83,696 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 82,700 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 81,834 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 80,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated osr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front track rod end nut lock tite

Fail 19 Aug 2019 80,801 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated osr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front track rod end nut lock tite

Pass 18 Aug 2018 75,452 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))

Offside Rear wheel bearing/adjustment

Pass 18 Aug 2017 70,168 miles

NSF track rod nut secured with Loctite.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 63,352 miles

Rear bumper missing

Pass 19 Aug 2015 54,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber slightly split

drivers seat back support loose but secure

n/s/f seat back support loose but secure

o/s/r light unit cracked but fully operational

Fail 17 Aug 2015 54,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber slightly split

drivers seat back support loose but secure

n/s/f seat back support loose but secure

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r light unit cracked but fully operational

Pass 20 Aug 2014 50,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Aug 2013 45,467 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 43,178 miles

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

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

battery insecure.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,098 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,582 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 41,084 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,454 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 38,659 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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L951 WWP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 L951 WWP, 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 L951 WWP registered?

L951 WWP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 January 1994.

Is L951 WWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L951 WWP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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