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L422 JVU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,536 mi
Last recorded70,536 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL422 JVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 70,536 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

n/s/f shocker damp

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2007 65,758 miles

n/s/r flexy brake hoses perished

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jun 2006 61,482 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 61,170 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

KNOCKING NOISE ON TOP OF STEERING COLUMN/STEERING WHEEL,CANNOT PIN POINT AT TIME OF TEST KEEP A CHECK.

O/S/F TRACK ROD END HAS TWO / THREE NUTS FITTED ACTING AS LOCKING DEVISE,NO PLAY AT TIME OF TEST KEEP A CHECK.

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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L422 JVU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L422 JVU, 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

How do I check the history of L422 JVU?

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What year was L422 JVU registered?

L422 JVU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 May 1994.

Is L422 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L422 JVU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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