1984 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · B556 OVU
1984 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 1984. Recorded mileage 96,338 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B556 OVU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2024
- 96,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B556 OVU 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 1984 Volkswagen Polo (B556 OVU) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 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: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
B556 OVU Mileage History
- 14/06/202292,879 mi
- 17/06/202292,882 mi+3 mi
- 24/06/202393,250 mi+368 mi
- 10/06/202496,338 mi+3,088 mi
Average of roughly 1,738 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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