1991 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · H126 GLE
1991 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 22/02/1991. Recorded mileage 21,142 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/06/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1272cc
H126 GLE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2023
- 21,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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H126 GLE Mileage History
- 27/07/200511,633 mi
- 27/07/200611,897 mi+264 mi
- 28/07/200611,897 mi
- 02/08/200712,280 mi+383 mi
- 02/07/200812,501 mi+221 mi
- 07/07/200812,501 mi
- 23/07/200912,776 mi+275 mi
- 29/07/201013,021 mi+245 mi
- 29/07/201013,021 mi
- 26/07/201113,260 mi+239 mi
- 02/08/201213,514 mi+254 mi
- 08/08/201313,733 mi+219 mi
- 03/09/201414,050 mi+317 mi
- 18/08/201514,262 mi+212 mi
- 18/01/201714,603 mi+341 mi
- 20/12/201714,831 mi+228 mi
- 18/12/201815,113 mi+282 mi
- 27/12/201917,252 mi+2,139 mi
- 09/12/202020,014 mi+2,762 mi
- 30/06/202321,142 mi+1,128 mi
Average of roughly 531 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
H126 GLE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Polo (H126 GLE) between July 2005 and June 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”.
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