1992 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · J218 ONV
1992 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1992. Recorded mileage 174,459 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2018.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Oct 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,459 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J218 ONV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2017
- 174,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
J218 ONV Mileage History
- 21/04/2006118,696 mi
- 21/04/2006118,696 mi
- 21/04/2007125,187 mi+6,491 mi
- 19/04/2008131,484 mi+6,297 mi
- 17/04/2009137,224 mi+5,740 mi
- 24/04/2009137,385 mi+161 mi
- 22/04/2010143,005 mi+5,620 mi
- 23/04/2010143,005 mi
- 28/04/2011149,588 mi+6,583 mi
- 05/05/2011149,667 mi+79 mi
- 26/04/2012155,217 mi+5,550 mi
- 27/04/2012155,217 mi
- 03/05/2013159,929 mi+4,712 mi
- 03/05/2013159,929 mi
- 06/05/2014164,344 mi+4,415 mi
- 06/05/2014164,344 mi
- 28/04/2015168,441 mi+4,097 mi
- 07/05/2015168,529 mi+88 mi
- 21/04/2016172,209 mi+3,680 mi
- 25/04/2016172,251 mi+42 mi
- 25/04/2017174,368 mi+2,117 mi
- 04/05/2017174,459 mi+91 mi
Average of roughly 5,052 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
J218 ONV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Volkswagen Polo (J218 ONV) between April 2006 and May 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (J218 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as J218ONV.
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
BENTLEY
MULSANNE
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
HONDA
ST1100
MERCEDES-BENZ
600
HARLEY DAVIDSON
XLH1200
VAUXHALL
NOVA
ISUZU
UNKNOWN
TALBOT
EXPRESS
HONDA
CBR900RR
FIAT
PANDA
ALFA ROMEO
SPIDER
VOLKSWAGEN POLO Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1992 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.