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L427 KMJ

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,202 mi
Last recorded125,202 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL427 KMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 125,202 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 117,382 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 117,340 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 114,562 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 114,528 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 100,111 miles

front tyres tread depth 3 mm approx.

light misting of oil on nearside front shock absorber.

perishing on exhaust rear mountings.

slight play at front upper offside and nearside strutt bearings

surface perishing on nearside front brake hose.corrosion on front nearside and rear nearside hose ferrules.

timing belt ????

Fail 13 Mar 2009 99,828 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front tyres tread depth 3 mm approx.

light misting of oil on nearside front shock absorber.

perishing on exhaust rear mountings.

slight play at front upper offside and nearside strutt bearings

surface perishing on nearside front brake hose.corrosion on front nearside and rear nearside hose ferrules.

timing belt ????

Fail 25 Mar 2008 88,085 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 88,085 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 83,344 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 78,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L427 KMJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L427 KMJ, 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 L427 KMJ registered?

L427 KMJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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