MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,683 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
n/s/r tyre perished and cracking
n/s/r tyre perished and cracking
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
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L491 HKE is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L491 HKE, 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 L491 HKE registered?
L491 HKE is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 June 1994.
Is L491 HKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for L491 HKE shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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