1993 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · L475 MAV
1993 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 09 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 50,641 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L475 MAV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 50,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L475 MAV Mileage History
- 15/08/200632,146 mi
- 15/08/200632,146 mi
- 23/08/200733,753 mi+1,607 mi
- 20/08/200834,984 mi+1,231 mi
- 22/08/200834,984 mi
- 19/08/200935,820 mi+836 mi
- 17/08/201036,604 mi+784 mi
- 18/08/201036,604 mi
- 23/08/201137,358 mi+754 mi
- 22/08/201238,236 mi+878 mi
- 21/08/201339,507 mi+1,271 mi
- 11/09/201441,009 mi+1,502 mi
- 11/09/201441,009 mi
- 01/09/201543,086 mi+2,077 mi
- 14/09/201645,423 mi+2,337 mi
- 18/04/201847,360 mi+1,937 mi
- 18/04/201847,361 mi+1 mi
- 18/06/201948,488 mi+1,127 mi
- 12/10/202050,183 mi+1,695 mi
- 15/10/202050,189 mi+6 mi
- 13/04/202250,595 mi+406 mi
- 15/10/202550,607 mi+12 mi
- 30/06/202650,641 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 931 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
L475 MAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volkswagen Polo (L475 MAV) between August 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 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: Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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