1993 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · L422 EJB
1993 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1993. Recorded mileage 173,835 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/05/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1043cc
L422 EJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2024
- 173,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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L422 EJB Mileage History
- 23/03/2023166,235 mi
- 30/03/2023166,237 mi+2 mi
- 02/04/2024173,784 mi+7,547 mi
- 07/05/2024173,817 mi+33 mi
- 10/05/2024173,835 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 6,703 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L422 EJB 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 (L422 EJB) between March 2023 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”.
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