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L52 KAJ

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

22,222 mi
Last recorded22,222 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL52 KAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 22,222 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 21,136 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 20,960 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 20,960 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2016 20,640 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 20,411 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 20,038 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 19,673 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 19,241 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 18,943 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 18,573 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 17,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 16,690 miles

front foot brake effort slightly low(lack of use)imbalance 22%

Pass 8 Jul 2006 15,749 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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L52 KAJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L52 KAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L52 KAJ registered?

L52 KAJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 June 1994.

Is L52 KAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L52 KAJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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