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J97 TEB

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,768 mi
Last recorded78,768 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ97 TEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 78,768 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 74,157 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 71,864 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 71,855 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 69,824 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 67,344 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 67,344 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 66,841 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 66,171 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 66,171 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both rear brake hoses cracked through to canvas reinforcing (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 65,429 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 64,378 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 63,263 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,289 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,109 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 60,120 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,860 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 57,369 miles

both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Fail 31 Mar 2009 56,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,723 miles

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 28 Mar 2008 55,210 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 55,208 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 53,617 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 52,221 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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J97 TEB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J97 TEB, 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.

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What year was J97 TEB registered?

J97 TEB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is J97 TEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J97 TEB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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