1991 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · H785 NPU
1991 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1991. Recorded mileage 91,296 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/05/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1043cc
H785 NPU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2008
- 91,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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H785 NPU Mileage History
- 25/05/200682,547 mi
- 31/05/200786,115 mi+3,568 mi
- 31/05/200891,295 mi+5,180 mi
- 31/05/200891,296 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,335 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
H785 NPU 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 1991 Volkswagen Polo (H785 NPU) between May 2006 and May 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 May 2008 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: Lighting (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)”.
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