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M860 DJR

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,555 mi
Last recorded44,555 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM860 DJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 44,555 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 44,094 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 44,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 43,563 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 43,290 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 42,825 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 42,825 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 42,644 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 41,986 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 40,355 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 39,660 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 39,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 39,639 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 37,544 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres starting to scrubb off on outside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2011 37,544 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres starting to scrubb off on outside edge

Pass 2 Feb 2010 33,495 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

slight play in front stut top mounts

Pass 2 Feb 2009 31,708 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 29,567 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 29,567 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 26,380 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 26,380 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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M860 DJR 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 71.4%.

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 M860 DJR, 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 M860 DJR registered?

M860 DJR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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