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L404 JDB

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,543 mi
Last recorded114,543 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2007
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL404 JDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2007 114,543 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion all underbody some advanced and in prescribed areas

nearside sill corroded to excess outside prescribed area

offside rear tyre wall perished

wear in o/s drive shaft damper

nearside rear tyre wall perished

Fail 26 Jun 2007 114,541 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion offside & nearside front chassis

nearside

nearside sill corroded to excess outside presribed areas

offside rear tyre perished

recomend tyre pressure check

wear in driveshaft damper offside

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2006 99,018 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 94,548 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 94,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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L404 JDB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L404 JDB, 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 L404 JDB registered?

L404 JDB is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 April 1994.

Is L404 JDB safe to buy?

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