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L829 JCF

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

97,159 mi
Last recorded97,159 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL829 JCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2007 97,159 miles

Fuel tank filler tube corroding.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 97,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fuel tank filler tube corroding.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 95,054 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 95,054 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 94,925 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear exhaust mountings perished. †OSF tyre perishing.

Pass 15 Nov 2005 93,254 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 93,254 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Tyres under inflated. †OS track rod end gaiter split. †OS&NS rear tyre perishing.

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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L829 JCF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L829 JCF, 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 L829 JCF registered?

L829 JCF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L829 JCF shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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