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JCZ 994

2021 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,442 mi
Last recorded7,442 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Polo24,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCZ 994
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 7,442 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 60,358 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 7,197 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 56,929 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 6,671 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre metal object in tread

Pass 12 Jul 2023 54,249 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 51,282 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 47,534 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 43,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 33,814 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 33,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 27,354 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 22,080 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 16,652 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 16,652 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 7,893 miles

long handbrake travel

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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JCZ 994 is a 2021 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 24,482 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JCZ 994, 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 5 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 JCZ 994 registered?

JCZ 994 is a 2021 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2021.

Is JCZ 994 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCZ 994 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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