1992 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · K488 AMO
1992 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 04 Nov 1992. Recorded mileage 123,792 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K488 AMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2024
- 123,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K488 AMO 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 (K488 AMO) between February 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2024 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 (11 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
K488 AMO Mileage History
- 21/02/2022120,999 mi
- 30/01/2023122,772 mi+1,773 mi
- 07/02/2023122,772 mi
- 26/03/2024123,778 mi+1,006 mi
- 10/04/2024123,792 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 1,309 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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