1992 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · J118 EYA
1992 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 1992. Recorded mileage 47,343 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J118 EYA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2022
- 47,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J118 EYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Volkswagen Polo (J118 EYA) between March 2006 and May 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Section (7.1.2)”.
J118 EYA Mileage History
- 24/03/200614,516 mi
- 28/03/200614,531 mi+15 mi
- 08/03/200715,891 mi+1,360 mi
- 09/03/200715,924 mi+33 mi
- 25/05/201216,358 mi+434 mi
- 29/05/201216,360 mi+2 mi
- 07/05/201320,341 mi+3,981 mi
- 16/07/201422,628 mi+2,287 mi
- 09/06/201533,221 mi+10,593 mi
- 13/06/201640,189 mi+6,968 mi
- 14/09/201746,914 mi+6,725 mi
- 15/09/201746,915 mi+1 mi
- 15/08/201847,238 mi+323 mi
- 15/08/201947,260 mi+22 mi
- 19/08/201947,265 mi+5 mi
- 06/11/202047,341 mi+76 mi
- 27/05/202247,343 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,029 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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