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M875 OFV

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,860 mi
Last recorded83,860 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM875 OFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2024 83,860 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides and corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 83,247 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 79,324 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 110,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 109,206 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 109,206 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 101,757 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 97,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 72,135 miles

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

rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,948 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 61,392 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,412 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 57,412 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 57,136 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,324 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 55,968 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 55,968 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M875 OFV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M875 OFV, 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 M875 OFV registered?

M875 OFV is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M875 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M875 OFV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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