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L549 CJR

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,288 mi
Last recorded74,288 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL549 CJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2010 74,288 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust mounting weak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 67,871 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 67,871 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 55,889 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 55,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 42,198 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,601 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEXI FERRULE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE FLEXI PIPE FERRULE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEXI FERRULE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE FLEXI PIPE FERRULE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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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L549 CJR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L549 CJR, 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 L549 CJR registered?

L549 CJR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 June 1994.

Is L549 CJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L549 CJR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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