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L421 KCY

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,508 mi
Last recorded64,508 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL421 KCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 64,508 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 64,466 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 55,364 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings slight noise

Fail 12 Jul 2010 55,333 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 6 Jul 2009 54,789 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 54,375 miles

handbrake cables rusting

Pass 14 Jul 2007 53,713 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 53,241 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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L421 KCY is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L421 KCY, 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 L421 KCY registered?

L421 KCY is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 June 1994.

Is L421 KCY safe to buy?

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