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M761 SMO

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,443 mi
Last recorded65,443 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM761 SMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 65,443 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 65,226 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 65,226 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 65,203 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 64,946 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 64,854 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 64,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 63,074 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,059 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 61,059 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,438 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,817 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,036 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,990 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,787 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 49,182 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,784 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,896 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 42,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,017 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,254 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 37,216 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,155 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 34,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M761 SMO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M761 SMO, 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 M761 SMO registered?

M761 SMO is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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