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M712 ORM

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,779 mi
Last recorded98,779 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM712 ORM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 98,779 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 98,779 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 98,741 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 98,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 98,734 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 94,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play And slightly noisey. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 94,368 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre brake pipes running to rear brakes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play And slightly noisey. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 85,989 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Fail 16 Oct 2018 85,989 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 78,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe. (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 78,908 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking And filler neck badly repaired. (7.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe. (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 78,745 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 78,329 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,865 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 77,127 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 76,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 75,523 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 74,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 73,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 72,659 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 72,659 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 71,817 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 71,817 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 70,415 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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M712 ORM is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M712 ORM, 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 M712 ORM registered?

M712 ORM is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 August 1994.

Is M712 ORM safe to buy?

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