1994 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · M898 CVV
1994 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1994. Recorded mileage 91,226 miles. MOT valid until 06/11/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1272cc
M898 CVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 91,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (9 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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M898 CVV Mileage History
- 12/05/202391,229 mi
- 25/07/202491,224 mi-5 mi
- 31/07/202491,224 mi
- 29/10/202591,224 mi
- 07/11/202591,226 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly -1 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M898 CVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Volkswagen Polo (M898 CVV) between May 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint nut not locking (5.3.6 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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