1991 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · J231 JCN
1991 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1991. Recorded mileage 120,932 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2010.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J231 JCN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2009
- 120,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J231 JCN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Polo (J231 JCN) between November 2005 and August 2009.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
J231 JCN Mileage History
- 12/11/2005112,695 mi
- 04/07/2009120,923 mi+8,228 mi
- 22/08/2009120,932 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 2,182 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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