1993 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · L631 ETF
1993 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1993. Recorded mileage 121,934 miles. MOT valid until 19/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1272cc
L631 ETF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 121,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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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L631 ETF Mileage History
- 05/09/2023117,843 mi
- 13/03/2025121,172 mi+3,329 mi
- 24/03/2025121,174 mi+2 mi
- 20/04/2026121,934 mi+760 mi
- 21/04/2026121,934 mi
Average of roughly 1,558 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L631 ETF 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 (L631 ETF) between September 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 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), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn roll bar to tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
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