MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
incorrect size tyres fitted to rims, tyres are too small for rims , 145/65/r15 fitted too a 9j rim
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
incorrect size tyres fitted to rims, tyres are too small for rims , 145/65/r15 fitted too a 9j rim
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
play in n/s front suspension leg
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
play in n/s front suspension leg
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L598 JWN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 L598 JWN, 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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L598 JWN is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 June 1994.
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