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L446 YJR

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,261 mi
Last recorded79,261 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL446 YJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 79,261 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 79,258 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust bracket broken

battery loose

Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,756 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 78,756 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 78,501 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 78,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 78,221 miles

bottoms of both front doors corroded but not holed

Fail 23 Jun 2016 78,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

bottoms of both front doors corroded but not holed

Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,029 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 77,743 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 77,743 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 77,379 miles

offside tyre sidewalls spliting

Fail 24 Jun 2013 77,379 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside tyre sidewalls spliting

Fail 18 Jun 2012 77,063 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,063 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,666 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 76,355 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 76,355 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,928 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 75,565 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 75,565 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 75,192 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 75,192 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 74,062 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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L446 YJR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L446 YJR, 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 L446 YJR registered?

L446 YJR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 January 1994.

Is L446 YJR safe to buy?

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