1993 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · L752 ECX
1993 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 25,739 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L752 ECX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 25,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L752 ECX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volkswagen Polo (L752 ECX) between December 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
L752 ECX Mileage History
- 15/12/202223,472 mi
- 29/02/202424,453 mi+981 mi
- 22/04/202525,712 mi+1,259 mi
- 09/05/202525,739 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 945 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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