1991 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · J622 UCY
1991 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 128,491 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2010.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J622 UCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2009
- 128,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J622 UCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Polo (J622 UCY) between March 2007 and June 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
J622 UCY Mileage History
- 06/03/2007110,259 mi
- 19/03/2007110,259 mi
- 20/03/2008123,700 mi+13,441 mi
- 22/03/2008123,700 mi
- 18/06/2009128,491 mi+4,791 mi
Average of roughly 7,974 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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