1993 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · K458 GWA
1993 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Feb 1993. Recorded mileage 91,195 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K458 GWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 91,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K458 GWA 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 (K458 GWA) between October 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 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: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
K458 GWA Mileage History
- 29/10/202189,014 mi
- 29/08/202489,285 mi+271 mi
- 04/09/202489,285 mi
- 04/09/202591,194 mi+1,909 mi
- 08/09/202591,195 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 565 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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