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M789 JLJ

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,584 mi
Last recorded112,584 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM789 JLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 112,584 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 107,967 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion to body behind wheel arch area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

main beam tell tale light is dim

Pass 11 Jun 2019 106,888 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside, inner and outer rear sills corroding

underside of car and engine oily but no excessive oil leaks at time of testing

Fail 10 Jun 2019 106,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside, inner and outer rear sills corroding

underside of car and engine oily but no excessive oil leaks at time of testing

Pass 12 May 2018 65,305 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear axel bush deteriorated

Offside Rear axel bush deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2018 65,305 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear axel bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear axel bush deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2016 63,606 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 63,583 miles

Fuel system component insecure Fuel pump and filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,440 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 61,440 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

suspension lowered

Pass 23 Jul 2008 57,703 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no rear seats fited

Fail 22 Jul 2008 57,703 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no rear seats fited

Pass 2 May 2007 55,198 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 55,198 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f and o/s/f strut top bearings worn

Pass 19 Aug 2005 53,141 miles

filler in the offside outer sill

front number plate discoloured

front to rear brake pipes starting to corroded

play in the offside rear wheel bearing

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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M789 JLJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M789 JLJ, 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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M789 JLJ is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 August 1994.

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