1995 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · M116 FAV
1995 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Apr 1995. Recorded mileage 78,511 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M116 FAV Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 78,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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M116 FAV Mileage History
- 06/04/200643,475 mi
- 10/04/200746,348 mi+2,873 mi
- 07/04/200848,708 mi+2,360 mi
- 06/04/200950,652 mi+1,944 mi
- 06/04/201052,462 mi+1,810 mi
- 05/04/201154,137 mi+1,675 mi
- 05/04/201154,137 mi
- 05/04/201256,130 mi+1,993 mi
- 05/04/201357,614 mi+1,484 mi
- 07/04/201459,498 mi+1,884 mi
- 07/04/201561,150 mi+1,652 mi
- 11/04/201662,938 mi+1,788 mi
- 18/04/201662,943 mi+5 mi
- 05/04/201764,632 mi+1,689 mi
- 05/04/201764,632 mi
- 03/04/201866,163 mi+1,531 mi
- 05/04/201866,163 mi
- 02/04/201967,545 mi+1,382 mi
- 02/04/201967,545 mi
- 29/05/202068,524 mi+979 mi
- 07/05/202168,980 mi+456 mi
- 27/05/202168,980 mi
- 05/05/202269,486 mi+506 mi
- 25/05/202369,600 mi+114 mi
- 09/05/202469,692 mi+92 mi
- 16/05/202570,369 mi+677 mi
- 20/05/202678,505 mi+8,136 mi
- 22/05/202678,511 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,741 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
M116 FAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Volkswagen Polo (M116 FAV) between April 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Suspension (26 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 89 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
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