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L952 GCW

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

11,941 mi
Last recorded11,941 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL952 GCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 11,941 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

nearside front upper strut top bearing has limited movement

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 11,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing has limited movement

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 10,405 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 10,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 9,503 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 9,502 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 9,130 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 9,127 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 8,167 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 8,165 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 106,554 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 105,500 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 105,142 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2012 639 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorating at front flexi section.

Fail 31 May 2012 639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

exhaust deteriorating at front flexi section.

Pass 27 May 2011 91,907 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 91,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 89,880 miles

o/s/f floor corroded

tyres poor

Pass 1 Jun 2009 86,565 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

o/s/f floor corroded to excess

Pass 25 Jul 2006 84,094 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 84,094 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 80,862 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2005 80,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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L952 GCW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L952 GCW, 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 L952 GCW registered?

L952 GCW is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L952 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L952 GCW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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