The road tax status for L523 FBW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for L523 FBW?

The MOT for L523 FBW is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 July 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of L523 FBW?

The recorded mileage for L523 FBW is 132,839 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L523 FBW ULEZ compliant?

No, L523 FBW 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 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · L523 FBW

L523 FBW

1993 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 23/08/1993. Recorded mileage 132,839 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 21/07/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 132,839 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 21/07/2026

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Mileage: 132,839 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1993
Engine: 1043cc

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L523 FBW Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
132,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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L523 FBW Mileage History

17/07/2024130,478 mi
19/07/2024130,481 mi+3 mi
21/07/2025132,802 mi+2,321 mi
23/07/2025132,839 mi+37 mi

Average of roughly 2,324 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

L523 FBW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 12:49

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volkswagen Polo (L523 FBW) between July 2024 and July 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 23 July 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.

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