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J473 MJL

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,629 mi
Last recorded83,629 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ473 MJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 83,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front wheel arch and nearside rear wheel arch has corrosion

Pass 12 May 2016 79,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,306 miles

slight exhaust leak

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

car ride height very low

coolant level low

nail in nearside front tyre

rear steel brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 15 May 2014 52,896 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 47,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r outer sill slight corrision

Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,015 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 43,784 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 43,590 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 43,590 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 43,220 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,220 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,872 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 42,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,043 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 40,993 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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J473 MJL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J473 MJL, 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 J473 MJL registered?

J473 MJL is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 February 1994.

Is J473 MJL safe to buy?

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