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L31 KAJ

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,135 mi
Last recorded73,135 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 KAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 73,135 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre underinflated and cracking on inner wall

Fail 22 Jul 2008 73,128 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre underinflated and cracking on inner wall

Fail 3 Jun 2008 73,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 71,665 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 71,665 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2006 69,902 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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L31 KAJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L31 KAJ, 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 L31 KAJ registered?

L31 KAJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 May 1994.

Is L31 KAJ safe to buy?

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