1992 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · K843 AWN
1992 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1992. Recorded mileage 70,919 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K843 AWN Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/04/2024
- 70,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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K843 AWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1992 Volkswagen Polo (K843 AWN) between April 2024 and April 2024.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Offside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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