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M904 ALU

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,627 mi
Last recorded125,627 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM904 ALU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 125,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from more than one place. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sits low. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 125,537 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from more than one place. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sits low. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 125,489 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine idle is around 2000rpm. Fuel mix is so rich it stops gas tester working. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel leak at fuel tank. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down At top of column. (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Slight play in strut top.

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 121,152 miles

Emmisions higher than the cars original design.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 120,953 miles

Brake fluid contaminated brake fluid very dark. cap has split in it. (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Bulk head drain touches moving part of rack.

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake fluid cap has a split in it

Pass 25 Jan 2023 116,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 114,116 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 114,077 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 110,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

OSF top mount has slight play

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 110,043 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From center clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

OSF top mount has slight play

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 99,572 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FOUR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 99,572 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FOUR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 91,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and noise

slight exhaust blow from centre silencer

Pass 12 Apr 2017 84,214 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 84,213 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 78,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

service brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,584 miles

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

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

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

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

battery loose

exhaust blow from rear silencer

nearside rear wheel bearing play

Pass 24 Apr 2014 64,536 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti roll bar bushes worn

nearside front top suspention mount has slight play

offside rear brake slow to function

slight engine mis-fire

Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,412 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre showing signs of age, perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2010 58,233 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre badly perished

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2010 58,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre badly perished

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2007 57,723 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 57,711 miles

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

Front brake pads low

Front nearside shock absorber damp

Headlamp switch will soon need attention

Pass 10 Apr 2006 56,172 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 56,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN †EXHAUST CENTRE MINOR LEAK

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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M904 ALU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M904 ALU, 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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M904 ALU is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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