1993 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · L240 END
1993 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 55,755 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L240 END Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2023
- 55,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L240 END MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volkswagen Polo (L240 END) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
L240 END Mileage History
- 29/10/202153,600 mi
- 13/10/202254,713 mi+1,113 mi
- 14/10/202254,713 mi
- 04/11/202355,755 mi+1,042 mi
Average of roughly 1,069 miles per year across 4 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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