1995 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · M687 CVV
1995 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1995. Recorded mileage 84,004 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,004 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M687 CVV Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 84,004 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M687 CVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Volkswagen Polo (M687 CVV) between July 2005 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
M687 CVV Mileage History
- 21/07/200559,463 mi
- 14/07/200659,824 mi+361 mi
- 14/07/200659,824 mi
- 11/07/200760,212 mi+388 mi
- 15/07/200860,510 mi+298 mi
- 18/07/200960,912 mi+402 mi
- 02/02/201161,376 mi+464 mi
- 12/02/201161,389 mi+13 mi
- 01/02/20126,391 mi-54,998 mi
- 20/02/201365,315 mi+58,924 mi
- 01/03/201365,340 mi+25 mi
- 26/02/201468,654 mi+3,314 mi
- 25/02/201571,848 mi+3,194 mi
- 27/02/201571,850 mi+2 mi
- 03/03/201674,161 mi+2,311 mi
- 08/03/201674,179 mi+18 mi
- 04/03/201775,832 mi+1,653 mi
- 07/03/201775,834 mi+2 mi
- 07/03/201877,054 mi+1,220 mi
- 14/03/201877,059 mi+5 mi
- 12/03/201981,450 mi+4,391 mi
- 10/04/202184,001 mi+2,551 mi
- 20/05/202284,004 mi+3 mi
- 28/05/202584,004 mi
- 29/05/202584,008 mi+4 mi
- 11/08/202684,004 mi-4 mi
Average of roughly 1,165 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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- 085 5-Speed Manual Gearbox 5th Gear Whine & Bearing FailureSerious
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