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J101 LEM

1992 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,993 mi
Last recorded115,993 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2006
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Polo82,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 LEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2006 115,993 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J101 LEM is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J101 LEM, 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

How do I check the history of J101 LEM?

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What year was J101 LEM registered?

J101 LEM is a 1992 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J101 LEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J101 LEM shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J101 LEM have outstanding finance?

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