1992 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · K253 TAD
1992 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 1992. Recorded mileage 132,251 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K253 TAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/09/2026
- 132,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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K253 TAD Mileage History
- 19/08/2024126,347 mi
- 13/08/2025129,490 mi+3,143 mi
- 21/08/2025129,513 mi+23 mi
- 21/08/2026132,245 mi+2,732 mi
- 14/09/2026132,251 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,853 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K253 TAD 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 1992 Volkswagen Polo (K253 TAD) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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