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M218 LRX

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

27,855 mi
Last recorded27,855 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM218 LRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 27,855 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 27,010 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 25,246 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 24,504 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 24,145 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 23,221 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 22,740 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 22,478 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,411 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 22,411 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 21,595 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 20,218 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in n/s/f suspension strut top mount

slight play in o/s/f suspension strut top mount

Fail 24 Jun 2014 20,218 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in n/s/f suspension strut top mount

slight play in o/s/f suspension strut top mount

Pass 3 Jul 2013 19,178 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 18,137 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,430 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 15,086 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 12,726 miles

age cracks in all 4 tyres.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 10,520 miles

age cracks in all 4 tyre sidewalls.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 9,325 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 7,525 miles

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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M218 LRX is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 M218 LRX, 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 M218 LRX registered?

M218 LRX is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M218 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M218 LRX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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