1985 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · C171 GCW
1985 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1985. Recorded mileage 58,327 miles. MOT valid until 15/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,327 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1043cc
C171 GCW Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 58,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C171 GCW Mileage History
- 07/05/201029,441 mi
- 07/05/201029,441 mi
- 24/10/201731,988 mi+2,547 mi
- 30/10/201731,988 mi
- 31/10/201837,889 mi+5,901 mi
- 02/11/201837,889 mi
- 04/11/201946,614 mi+8,725 mi
- 18/01/202254,628 mi+8,014 mi
- 18/01/202356,960 mi+2,332 mi
- 31/01/202356,963 mi+3 mi
- 26/01/202457,075 mi+112 mi
- 03/05/202457,076 mi+1 mi
- 17/07/202658,327 mi+1,251 mi
- 17/07/202658,327 mi
Average of roughly 1,784 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
C171 GCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Polo (C171 GCW) between May 2010 and July 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements backing lifted (0.1 (d))”.
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