1992 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · K304 XPY
1992 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1992. Recorded mileage 62,012 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2011.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K304 XPY Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2010
- 62,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K304 XPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Volkswagen Polo (K304 XPY) between August 2006 and September 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2010 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
K304 XPY Mileage History
- 14/08/200648,177 mi
- 14/08/200751,440 mi+3,263 mi
- 15/08/200751,473 mi+33 mi
- 14/08/200854,829 mi+3,356 mi
- 28/08/200958,208 mi+3,379 mi
- 04/09/201062,010 mi+3,802 mi
- 07/09/201062,012 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,403 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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