1992 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · J248 OEA
1992 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1992. Recorded mileage 119,297 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jan 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,297 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J248 OEA Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2013
- 119,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J248 OEA Mileage History
- 10/11/200536,092 mi
- 10/10/200638,675 mi+2,583 mi
- 13/10/200638,675 mi
- 07/11/200741,687 mi+3,012 mi
- 10/11/200844,390 mi+2,703 mi
- 10/11/200844,390 mi
- 11/01/201058,619 mi+14,229 mi
- 13/01/201058,662 mi+43 mi
- 14/01/201172,394 mi+13,732 mi
- 07/01/201284,947 mi+12,553 mi
- 15/01/2013119,290 mi+34,343 mi
- 17/01/2013119,297 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 11,578 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
J248 OEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Volkswagen Polo (J248 OEA) between November 2005 and January 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)”.
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