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L614 WJC

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,869 mi
Last recorded74,869 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL614 WJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 74,869 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 74,869 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 73,191 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 73,190 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 71,966 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2-rears over axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play 2-rears. (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 71,086 miles

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

battery loose

Pass 29 Jan 2013 70,413 miles

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

battery loose

Fail 15 Feb 2012 69,805 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 69,805 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 69,210 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,268 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 67,283 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 67,283 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 65,761 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 64,260 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 62,357 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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L614 WJC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L614 WJC, 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 L614 WJC registered?

L614 WJC is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L614 WJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L614 WJC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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