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1994 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · J97 TEB

J97 TEB

1994 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1994. Recorded mileage 78,768 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
1994
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 11/04/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
78,768 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/04/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1994
Engine
1272cc

J97 TEB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2025
  • 78,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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J97 TEB Mileage History

  1. 21/10/202169,824 mi
  2. 11/04/202371,855 mi+2,031 mi
  3. 12/04/202371,864 mi+9 mi
  4. 03/04/202474,157 mi+2,293 mi
  5. 11/04/202578,768 mi+4,611 mi

Average of roughly 2,576 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J97 TEB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Volkswagen Polo (J97 TEB) between October 2021 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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