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M468 OTF

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,789 mi
Last recorded34,789 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM468 OTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 34,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 34,789 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 34,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slightly debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch / outer sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slightly debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch / outer sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Nov 2023 34,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Nov 2022 34,482 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside lower wheel arches slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Nov 2021 34,223 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside lower wheel arches / outer sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Nov 2020 33,962 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside lower wheel arches slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Nov 2019 33,735 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside lower wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Nov 2018 33,221 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded but not causing sharp edges

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 22 Nov 2018 33,221 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded but not causing sharp edges

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Nov 2017 32,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded but not causing sharp edges

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides lower wheel arches (5.2.6)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 25 Nov 2016 31,346 miles

cover and shields fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 30,308 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Nov 2014 29,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 28,646 miles

slight corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Nov 2012 27,793 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 25 Nov 2011 26,812 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 25,845 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 24,616 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 22,943 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 21,697 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 20,490 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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M468 OTF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M468 OTF, 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 M468 OTF registered?

M468 OTF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 December 1994.

Is M468 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M468 OTF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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