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L964 AWP

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

54,835 mi
Last recorded54,835 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL964 AWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 54,835 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced QUARTER PANEL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 54,835 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Towbar attachment defective (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced QUARTER PANEL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 54,001 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

tow bar very poorly fitted recommend not using

very poor fix to rear quarter panel

Pass 10 May 2024 46,860 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 46,712 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r wheel bearing has free play

Pass 11 May 2023 46,293 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s n/s outer sill getting rusty

Pass 28 May 2022 45,816 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 45,715 miles

o/s n/s outer sills getting rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2021 45,187 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

battery tray getting rusty

front brake discs rusty

o/s n/s outer sills getting rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2020 44,697 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s outer sill getting rusty

Pass 1 May 2019 44,004 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 42,928 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 41,754 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 41,704 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel tank filler neck damp

Pass 3 May 2016 40,596 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,491 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to splt and out of shape

Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,369 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,245 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,113 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 37,932 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to split

Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,745 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre going out of shape and starting to split

Pass 29 Apr 2009 37,578 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 37,309 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape and starting to split

Pass 4 May 2007 36,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,166 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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L964 AWP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L964 AWP, 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 L964 AWP registered?

L964 AWP is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 April 1994.

Is L964 AWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L964 AWP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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