1992 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · K240 DHL
1992 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1992. Recorded mileage 99,304 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K240 DHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 99,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K240 DHL 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 (K240 DHL) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
K240 DHL Mileage History
- 14/09/202285,938 mi
- 15/09/202391,857 mi+5,919 mi
- 04/09/202496,018 mi+4,161 mi
- 05/09/202496,038 mi+20 mi
- 15/09/202599,304 mi+3,266 mi
Average of roughly 4,450 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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