1991 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · J917 GNH

The Volkswagen Polo passed its most recent MOT on 13 December 2022 at 123,984 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend at the point of its last official test. The vehicle remains theoretically roadworthy per that result, though no MOT data exists beyond late 2022, leaving over three years of unverified condition as of today. Recorded mileage stands at 123,984 miles against a 1991 build, averaging roughly 3,542 miles per year. The history shows only two entries five days apart: a failure on 8 December 2022 at 123,979 miles with no defects listed, reversed by a pass on 13 December 2022 at 123,984 miles. Such sparse, near-identical readings suggest either a clerical failure or administrative re-test, not mechanical fault. Low annual use implies long standing periods rather than drivetrain fatigue. A buyer should physically inspect for corrosion on structural panels and subframes, given the age and likely intermittent use of a 35-year-old vehicle. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs merit hands-on checks for perishing or binding calipers from inactivity. The clean MOT record offers no flagged advisories, but absence of data is not evidence of soundness. Verify the five-day failure-to-pass sequence with DVSA to confirm no omitted defects. Prior to purchase, commission an independent inspection of exhaust emissions, tyre sidewall condition, and underbody integrity, as MOT gaps since December 2022 leave current roadworthiness unproven.