1993 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · K870 AEC
1993 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 1993. Recorded mileage 33,249 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K870 AEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 33,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K870 AEC 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 (K870 AEC) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 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: Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
K870 AEC Mileage History
- 24/05/202433,029 mi
- 24/05/202433,039 mi+10 mi
- 17/06/202533,153 mi+114 mi
- 16/06/202633,233 mi+80 mi
- 16/06/202633,249 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 107 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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