1994 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · M742 FDF
1994 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 1994. Recorded mileage 135,126 miles. MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M742 FDF Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/03/2026
- 135,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M742 FDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Volkswagen Polo (M742 FDF) between March 2012 and March 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
M742 FDF Mileage History
- 05/03/201283,332 mi
- 09/04/201392,213 mi+8,881 mi
- 09/04/201392,213 mi
- 26/05/2018101,911 mi+9,698 mi
- 28/02/2020101,915 mi+4 mi
- 05/03/2021107,276 mi+5,361 mi
- 10/03/2022120,010 mi+12,734 mi
- 14/03/2022120,018 mi+8 mi
- 01/03/2023118,881 mi-1,137 mi
- 01/03/2023118,881 mi
- 01/03/2024125,129 mi+6,248 mi
- 11/03/2024125,129 mi
- 06/03/2025131,313 mi+6,184 mi
- 09/03/2026135,126 mi+3,813 mi
Average of roughly 3,697 miles per year across 14 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: Below Average
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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