MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,476 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all brake hoses and pipes aging
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
all brake hoses and pipes aging
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
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L978 KRM is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 L978 KRM, 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 L978 KRM registered?
L978 KRM is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 January 1994.
Is L978 KRM safe to buy?
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