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M742 FDF

1994 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,126 mi
Last recorded135,126 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM742 FDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 135,126 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 131,313 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 125,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside arches corroded

Nearside sills corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside arches corroded

Offside solls corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2024 125,129 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside arches corroded

Nearside sills corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside arches corroded

Offside solls corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 118,881 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 118,881 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 120,018 miles

rear axle corroded

slight corrision on both arches

Fail 10 Mar 2022 120,010 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

slight corrision on both arches

Pass 5 Mar 2021 107,276 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 101,915 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 101,911 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 39% imbalance , maximum allowance is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure outer lower back rest support locking mechanism not locking (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 72% brake imbalance recorded , maximum allowance is 30% . DANGEROUS. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished and split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished and split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake Fluid level / Handbrake warning light flickering on

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear parking brake cable stiff in operation

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both sides cover missing (4.7.1 (a))

tyres different size front to rear

Pass 9 Apr 2013 92,213 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

excessive shoulder wear front tyres - tracking may require adjustment

Fail 9 Apr 2013 92,213 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

excessive shoulder wear front tyres - tracking may require adjustment

Pass 5 Mar 2012 83,332 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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M742 FDF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M742 FDF, 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 M742 FDF registered?

M742 FDF is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 September 1994.

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