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1995 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · M125 DRK

M125 DRK

1995 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1995. Recorded mileage 16,565 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2023.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
1995 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 01 Dec 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
16,565 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
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Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 01 Dec 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1995
Engine
1296cc
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M125 DRK Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2022
  • 16,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

M125 DRK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Volkswagen Polo (M125 DRK) between November 2021 and November 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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M125 DRK Mileage History

  1. 30/11/202116,214 mi
  2. 02/12/202116,246 mi+32 mi
  3. 22/11/202216,565 mi+319 mi

Average of roughly 359 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

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1995 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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