1993 Volkswagen Polo 1.1L Petrol · L494 DUE
1993 Volkswagen Polo (1.1L, petrol). First registered 06 May 1993. Recorded mileage 251,835 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 251,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L494 DUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 251,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L494 DUE 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 (L494 DUE) between January 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
L494 DUE Mileage History
- 31/01/2024229,984 km
- 14/03/2025243,689 km+13,705 km
- 14/03/2025243,692 km+3 km
- 11/03/2026251,835 km+8,143 km
- 13/03/2026251,835 mi
Average of roughly 10,339 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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