1993 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · K596 DDP
1993 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Feb 1993. Recorded mileage 82,438 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K596 DDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/08/2026
- 82,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K596 DDP 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 (K596 DDP) between November 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Fuel system component leaking fuel pump leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
K596 DDP Mileage History
- 22/11/202280,231 mi
- 30/01/202480,733 mi+502 mi
- 31/01/202480,735 mi+2 mi
- 21/03/202581,600 mi+865 mi
- 07/08/202682,438 mi+838 mi
Average of roughly 595 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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