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L349 CLJ

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,764 mi
Last recorded63,764 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL349 CLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,764 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 63,704 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 53,088 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,502 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 37,301 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front no plate damaged & deteriating

Fail 14 Feb 2012 32,902 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front no plate damaged & deteriating

Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,000 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front no plate deteriating

offside wiper smearing screen

Pass 19 Feb 2010 20,769 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 20,748 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2008 20,748 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 20,739 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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L349 CLJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L349 CLJ, 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 L349 CLJ registered?

L349 CLJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 February 1994.

Is L349 CLJ safe to buy?

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