1994 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · L288 GVN
1994 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 02/02/1994. Recorded mileage 124,431 miles. MOT valid until 05/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1272cc
L288 GVN Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 124,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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L288 GVN Mileage History
- 17/01/200671,447 mi
- 09/01/200773,416 mi+1,969 mi
- 11/01/200875,552 mi+2,136 mi
- 17/12/200876,693 mi+1,141 mi
- 08/12/200977,085 mi+392 mi
- 15/12/201077,237 mi+152 mi
- 15/12/201077,237 mi
- 12/12/201177,721 mi+484 mi
- 19/11/201279,162 mi+1,441 mi
- 15/11/201386,910 mi+7,748 mi
- 13/12/201491,562 mi+4,652 mi
- 09/12/201594,031 mi+2,469 mi
- 23/12/201695,829 mi+1,798 mi
- 20/12/201799,198 mi+3,369 mi
- 22/12/201799,250 mi+52 mi
- 07/02/2022102,874 mi+3,624 mi
- 11/02/2022102,874 mi
- 08/02/2023108,382 mi+5,508 mi
- 08/02/2023108,382 mi
- 12/02/2024113,961 mi+5,579 mi
- 13/02/2024113,961 mi
- 14/02/2025123,660 mi+9,699 mi
- 14/02/2025123,660 mi
- 07/05/2026124,431 mi+771 mi
- 07/05/2026124,431 mi
Average of roughly 2,610 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
L288 GVN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Volkswagen Polo (L288 GVN) between January 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Bodywork (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”.
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