1994 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · M678 FTA
1994 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 3,506 miles. MOT valid until 18/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1043cc
M678 FTA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2026
- 3,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M678 FTA Mileage History
- 09/12/200582,779 mi
- 16/01/200682,785 mi+6 mi
- 03/01/200882,991 mi+206 mi
- 04/01/200882,991 mi
- 02/01/200987,400 mi+4,409 mi
- 03/01/200987,401 mi+1 mi
- 30/12/200996,142 mi+8,741 mi
- 30/12/200996,142 mi
- 12/01/2011104,814 mi+8,672 mi
- 09/01/2016106,326 mi+1,512 mi
- 09/01/2016106,336 mi+10 mi
- 07/01/2017113,409 mi+7,073 mi
- 03/01/2018122,537 mi+9,128 mi
- 03/01/2018122,547 mi+10 mi
- 19/07/2019127,150 mi+4,603 mi
- 19/07/20251,936 mi-125,214 mi
- 18/07/20263,506 mi+1,570 mi
Average of roughly -3,847 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M678 FTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Volkswagen Polo (M678 FTA) between December 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Electrical wiring insecure battery lead rubbing on o/s d/shaft balance weight (1.9.2a)”; “Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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