1983 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · A140 MBW
1983 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 1983. Recorded mileage 47,725 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A140 MBW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2023
- 47,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A140 MBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Polo (A140 MBW) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2023 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
A140 MBW Mileage History
- 28/07/202247,357 mi
- 29/07/202247,358 mi+1 mi
- 21/07/202347,725 mi+367 mi
- 21/07/202347,725 mi
Average of roughly 376 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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