1985 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · B987 MPE
1985 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 1985. Recorded mileage 121,318 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B987 MPE Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2024
- 121,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B987 MPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Polo (B987 MPE) between June 2006 and July 2024.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
B987 MPE Mileage History
- 19/06/200699,869 mi
- 20/06/2007101,140 mi+1,271 mi
- 16/06/2008102,310 mi+1,170 mi
- 06/07/2009105,087 mi+2,777 mi
- 15/07/2009105,091 mi+4 mi
- 28/12/2016107,633 mi+2,542 mi
- 09/03/2018109,231 mi+1,598 mi
- 05/03/2019117,714 mi+8,483 mi
- 18/04/2019117,714 mi
- 21/07/2021117,716 mi+2 mi
- 15/07/2022119,426 mi+1,710 mi
- 15/07/2022119,426 mi
- 19/07/2023120,662 mi+1,236 mi
- 19/07/2023120,662 mi
- 19/07/2024121,318 mi+656 mi
- 19/07/2024121,318 mi
Average of roughly 1,186 miles per year across 16 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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