MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,273 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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)
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.
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is L466 SYJ safe to buy?
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