1993 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · K536 DJH
1993 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 1993. Recorded mileage 64,581 miles. MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K536 DJH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2026
- 64,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K536 DJH 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 1993 Volkswagen Polo (K536 DJH) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2026 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
K536 DJH Mileage History
- 04/10/202456,653 mi
- 30/09/202561,724 mi+5,071 mi
- 08/10/202561,760 mi+36 mi
- 08/10/202664,577 mi+2,817 mi
- 20/10/202664,581 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,881 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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