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L376 GKJ

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,361 mi
Last recorded80,361 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL376 GKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 80,361 miles

both sides outer sills and rear wheel arches have some corrosion

both sides rear tyres tread wearing low

Fail 17 May 2011 75,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

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

both sides front brake discs worn

centre rear seatbelt latch plastic casing missing

some corrosion to both sides front wheel arches, both sides outer sills and spare wheel well

Pass 17 May 2011 75,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

both sides front brake discs worn

centre rear seatbelt latch plastic casing missing

some corrosion to both sides front wheel arches, both sides outer sills and spare wheel well

Pass 24 May 2010 71,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

difficult to obtain emission pass,needs attention

Pass 18 May 2009 66,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to both front wings

damage to o/s outer sill

Fail 29 May 2008 63,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some corrosion to inner sills

Pass 29 May 2008 63,460 miles

some corrosion to inner sills

Pass 30 Apr 2007 55,501 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 50,638 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 50,638 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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L376 GKJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L376 GKJ, 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 L376 GKJ registered?

L376 GKJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 June 1994.

Is L376 GKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L376 GKJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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