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L554 JJH

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,787 mi
Last recorded73,787 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL554 JJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 73,787 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front cross member/radiator support bent

front number plate cracked

n/s/r wheel rim slightly bent

o/s/r inner sill corroded

slight play in n/s/f strut top bearing

slight play in steering column

Fail 7 Sep 2016 73,713 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi joint broken (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front cross member/radiator support bent

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r wheel rim slightly bent

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/r inner sill corroded

slight play in n/s/f strut top bearing

slight play in steering column

Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,307 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 60,659 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Fail 2 Sep 2014 60,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2013 55,126 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 24 Jul 2013 55,126 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,329 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 50,192 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 44,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,703 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 40,701 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in both front top strut mounts

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 1 Feb 2008 40,629 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,786 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 38,461 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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L554 JJH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L554 JJH, 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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L554 JJH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 February 1994.

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