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L75 CJU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,169 mi
Last recorded72,169 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL75 CJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 72,169 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 68,139 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 64,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 60,644 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 56,888 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 53,067 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 48,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 48,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 45,096 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 41,847 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 39,283 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,569 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 36,566 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,462 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 29,945 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 29,942 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,717 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 26,715 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 23,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,589 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 17,652 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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L75 CJU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L75 CJU, 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 L75 CJU registered?

L75 CJU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 February 1994.

Is L75 CJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L75 CJU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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