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L845 JCF

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,510 mi
Last recorded90,510 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL845 JCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 90,510 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 90,507 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both outer sills corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wipers unable to stop

Pass 8 Jun 2017 84,660 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 84,651 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 79,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 79,611 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,934 miles

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 9 May 2014 75,043 miles

Slight binding n/s/r brake.

Pass 1 May 2013 71,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight binding n/s/r brake.

Pass 15 May 2012 62,386 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

offside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated but not considered excessive

Fail 8 May 2012 62,372 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NSR wheel stiff to turn

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

OSR bearing - slight noise

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 52,376 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 49,982 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 49,982 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,157 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 49,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 44,718 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 39,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 37,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L845 JCF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L845 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 L845 JCF registered?

L845 JCF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 February 1994.

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