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L489 DJT

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,211 mi
Last recorded110,211 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL489 DJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 110,211 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 108,137 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 106,258 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 103,980 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 2 May 2012 100,672 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 94,157 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 87,488 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 81,695 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 74,341 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 74,341 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 69,377 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 65,627 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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L489 DJT is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L489 DJT, 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 L489 DJT registered?

L489 DJT is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is L489 DJT safe to buy?

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