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L687 JCK

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,701 mi
Last recorded24,701 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL687 JCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,701 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 24,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 60,670 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 60,670 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 98,084 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 98,084 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 97,781 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

top strut mount has slight play top to bottom

Pass 20 Apr 2006 85,415 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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L687 JCK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L687 JCK, 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 L687 JCK registered?

L687 JCK is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 May 1994.

Is L687 JCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L687 JCK shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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