1991 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · J397 GBD
1991 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 90,773 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J397 GBD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2024
- 90,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J397 GBD Mileage History
- 08/07/202287,268 mi
- 08/07/202287,268 mi
- 23/10/202490,773 mi+3,505 mi
Average of roughly 1,528 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
J397 GBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Polo (J397 GBD) between July 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2024 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing glass (3.3 (a))”; “Central Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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