MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,014 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES
GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION
OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISY?
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
STEERING COLUMN FEEL
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES
GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISY?
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
STEERING COLUMN FEEL
CONDENSATION IN OFFSDE FRONT HEADLAMP,FRONT BRAKEPADS LOOK LOWISH,FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSES PERISHING,NEARSIDE REAR TYRE,GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION,OIL LEAKS.
CONDENSATION IN OFFSDE FRONT HEADLAMP,FRONT BRAKEPADS LOOK LOWISH,FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSES PERISHING,NEARSIDE REAR TYRE,GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION,OIL LEAKS.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
general underbody corrosion,rear tyres perishing,front flexible hoses perishing.
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L397 TEX is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 L397 TEX, 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 L397 TEX registered?
L397 TEX is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 March 1994.
Is L397 TEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for L397 TEX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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