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L466 SYJ

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,273 mi
Last recorded86,273 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL466 SYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 86,273 miles

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

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

brake pedal pad worn

chuffing noise from engine

emmissions just pass on 2nd test

handbrake stiff

horn note

o\s wiper blade split

outer sills rusty

Fail 4 Jun 2010 86,265 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake pedal pad worn

chuffing noise from engine

emmissions just pass on 2nd test

front reg plate badly cracked / just pass

handbrake stiff

horn note

o\s wiper blade split

outer sills rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,412 miles

engine miss-fire

front n/plate cracked

o/s/f seat frame wearing

rear n/plate backing starting to come away from plate

stone chip on o/s headlight glass

Fail 10 Mar 2009 83,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

engine miss-fire

front n/plate cracked

o/s/f seat frame wearing

rear n/plate backing starting to come away from plate

stone chip on o/s headlight glass

Pass 1 Apr 2008 81,182 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 81,181 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 79,354 miles

front brake hoses perishing.

front registration plate cracked.

o/s door corroded.

o/s headlamp condensated - beam pattern ok.

o/s/f floor corroding.

surface rust on front brake discs.

Fail 18 Dec 2006 79,346 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s headlamp chipped and condensated.

o/s/f floor corroding and weak.

Pass 2 Dec 2005 75,388 miles

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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L466 SYJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L466 SYJ, 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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L466 SYJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 June 1994.

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