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2494 ED

2014 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,341 mi
Last recorded86,341 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Polo47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2494 ED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 86,341 miles

Front wipers smeary.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush partially delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 73,777 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 73,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever travels far

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 62,692 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 51,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 38,197 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 38,197 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 31,206 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 27,008 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 20,440 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 14,987 miles

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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2494 ED is a 2014 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 47,101 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 2494 ED, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 2494 ED registered?

2494 ED is a 2014 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is 2494 ED safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2494 ED shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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