1993 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · K318 FKW
1993 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Feb 1993. Recorded mileage 83,347 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K318 FKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 83,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K318 FKW 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 (K318 FKW) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle overheating and losing coolant during emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation Turns dipped beam on ”; “Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))”.
K318 FKW Mileage History
- 26/05/202377,945 mi
- 29/05/202480,434 mi+2,489 mi
- 07/06/202480,490 mi+56 mi
- 01/07/202583,335 mi+2,845 mi
- 23/03/202683,347 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 1,912 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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