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M354 LYX

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,856 mi
Last recorded99,856 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM354 LYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 99,856 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre brake light not working

front wishbones rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

multi v belt perished

n/s wiper split on end

o/s sill corroding

rear shock absorbers weak

sump rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2013 99,856 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre brake light not working

front wishbones rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

multi v belt perished

n/s wiper split on end

o/s sill corroding

rear shock absorbers weak

sump rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2012 90,990 miles

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

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sills floor and chassis dry and rusty in places

Pass 15 Jul 2011

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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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M354 LYX is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M354 LYX, 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 M354 LYX registered?

M354 LYX is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 October 1994.

Is M354 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M354 LYX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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