1985 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · B805 OLB
1985 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Feb 1985. Recorded mileage 99,850 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B805 OLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
- 99,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B805 OLB 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 1985 Volkswagen Polo (B805 OLB) between November 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2025 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% n/s /f binding (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
B805 OLB Mileage History
- 17/11/202294,282 mi
- 12/06/202495,057 mi+775 mi
- 20/06/202495,058 mi+1 mi
- 10/06/202599,850 mi+4,792 mi
- 10/06/202599,850 mi
Average of roughly 2,172 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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