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C19 DHM

1993 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,044 mi
Last recorded50,044 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Polo81,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 DHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 50,044 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 48,308 miles

Coil spring corroded all four front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front hold in bottom of wing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 48,294 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front hold in bottom of wing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 47,801 miles

fuel filter rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2021 47,358 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 47,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 46,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 45,949 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 45,078 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 44,052 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 41,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 39,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak from filter

Pass 25 Jan 2012 38,468 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 37,838 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 37,532 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,828 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,118 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 35,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight blow on exhaust system corroded just ok today for mot

Pass 17 Jan 2006 33,097 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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C19 DHM is a 1993 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 81,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C19 DHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C19 DHM registered?

C19 DHM is a 1993 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is C19 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C19 DHM shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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