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D4 LKL

1992 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,438 mi
Last recorded123,438 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Polo82,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 LKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 123,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

both sills corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 64,440 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 49,231 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 47,439 miles

Car lowered

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing very slight noise

Slight travel in foot brake

Fail 22 Feb 2016 47,433 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Car lowered

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing very slight noise

Slight travel in foot brake

Fail 23 Jan 2016 47,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/s/r & n/s/r wheel bearings worn & slight noise not excessive

O/s/r foot & handbrake slight low effort

Pass 31 Oct 2014 39,747 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,277 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,841 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 15,234 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,047 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 14,623 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 13,811 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 13,197 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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D4 LKL is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 82,590 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 D4 LKL, 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 34 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 D4 LKL registered?

D4 LKL is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 August 1992.

Is D4 LKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 LKL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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