MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine crank case breather broken
indicator tell tale light perminantly on but works ok with indicators + hazards
nearside front head light cracked
offside + nearside rear wheel bearings ready for adjustment
offside front suspension top worn
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
engine crank case breather broken
indicator tell tale light perminantly on but works ok with indicators + hazards
nearside front head light cracked
offside + nearside rear wheel bearings ready for adjustment
offside front suspension top worn
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L836 YKV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 L836 YKV, 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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What year was L836 YKV registered?
L836 YKV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 May 1994.
Is L836 YKV safe to buy?
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