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L359 MCJ

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,841 mi
Last recorded107,841 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL359 MCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 107,841 miles

Advise front tyres worn close to limit !

Advise rear seat belts not checked ( child seats fitted ) !

Advise various metal brake pipes starting to corrode !

Fail 2 Feb 2009 107,841 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Advise front tyres worn close to limit !

Advise rear seat belts not checked ( child seats fitted ) !

Advise various metal brake pipes starting to corrode !

Pass 9 Feb 2008 102,324 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 102,324 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 98,025 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 79,742 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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L359 MCJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L359 MCJ, 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 L359 MCJ registered?

L359 MCJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L359 MCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L359 MCJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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