1991 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · J301 BNP
1991 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1991. Recorded mileage 153,855 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1272cc
J301 BNP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2022
- 153,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 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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J301 BNP Mileage History
- 16/08/2022153,855 mi
- 18/08/2022153,855 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
J301 BNP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Polo (J301 BNP) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2022 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/floor (7.1.1 ”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
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