No, K381 POT is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for K381 POT?

The first MOT test for K381 POT is due by 31 May 1996.

What is the recorded mileage of K381 POT?

The recorded mileage for K381 POT is 6,427 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is K381 POT ULEZ compliant?

No, K381 POT does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1993 Vauxhall Rascal 1.0L Petrol · K381 POT

K381 POT

1993 Vauxhall Rascal (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1993. Recorded mileage 6,427 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL RASCAL
Year / Origin: 1993 · Borehamwood
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Failed
Road Tax: Untaxed (28 Mar 2025)
Recorded Mileage: 6,427 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Failed

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Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 28 Mar 2025

Fuel Type

Petrol

Year

1993

Engine

970cc

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K381 POT Key Findings

25 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 11/08/2023
6,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (37 mentions)

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K381 POT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 06:30

MOT Analysis

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Vauxhall Rascal (K381 POT) between August 2006 and August 2023.

The record contains 14 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 11 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Tyres (26 issues), Lighting (25 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 76 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))”.

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K381 POT Mileage History

23/08/200694,735 mi
25/08/200694,735 mi
05/09/200795,525 mi+790 mi
15/09/200795,525 mi
18/09/200895,966 mi+441 mi
08/09/200999,282 mi+3,316 mi
14/09/20102,348 mi-96,934 mi
26/07/20114,663 mi+2,315 mi
04/07/20124,797 mi+134 mi
04/07/20124,797 mi
23/07/20134,821 mi+24 mi
24/07/20134,821 mi
16/07/20144,835 mi+14 mi
16/07/20144,835 mi
30/06/20154,881 mi+46 mi
14/07/20154,882 mi+1 mi
28/06/201648,994 mi+44,112 mi
12/07/20164,908 mi-44,086 mi
28/06/201756,050 mi+51,142 mi
10/07/201756,051 mi+1 mi
27/06/20185,733 mi-50,318 mi
03/07/20185,753 mi+20 mi
02/07/20195,745 mi-8 mi
05/01/20216,403 mi+658 mi
11/08/20236,427 mi+24 mi

Average of roughly -5,205 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed

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1 dangerous defects found recently

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