1994 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · L490 GKN
1994 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1994. Recorded mileage 53,722 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/03/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1043cc
L490 GKN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2007
- 53,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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L490 GKN Mileage History
- 15/03/200652,953 mi
- 20/03/200652,960 mi+7 mi
- 19/03/200753,722 mi+762 mi
Average of roughly 761 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
L490 GKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Volkswagen Polo (L490 GKN) between March 2006 and March 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2007 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)”.
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