1984 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · B243 BGH
1984 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1984. Recorded mileage 23,597 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B243 BGH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2012
- 23,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B243 BGH 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 1984 Volkswagen Polo (B243 BGH) between April 2005 and July 2012.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)”; “Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
B243 BGH Mileage History
- 29/04/2005243,310 mi
- 06/05/2005243,310 mi
- 08/05/2006234,568 mi-8,742 mi
- 20/06/201223,585 mi-210,983 mi
- 13/07/201223,597 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly -30,492 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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